[TheThinker]

Did my sentence "...and most software engineers don’t understand the value of true human factors engineering — in particular the cognitive psychology and human-computer interaction expertise that human factors engineers bring to user interface design" not show that I am aware of HCI?

[rayboyd]

Most software engineers do not need a deep understanding of Human Factors as a working tool, it is a broad term covering multiple disciplines and mediums - particularly focused on physical forms. HCI is focused on computer interaction; you are discussing user interface design.

[krakensden]

Citation needed. The only thing I've ever seen or heard of even /vaguely/ concerning cognitive psychology and user interfaces is bikeshedding about response time.

Usually it's just: some graphic design expertise, and WoW addict like dedication to smoothing out the details.