The Eyes of a Child

Tamecia Jones

ED 229C LDT Seminar

28 Jan 04

The goal of this experience was to watch a young child interact with a digital camera and try to take pictures.

Subject Statistics

• Age: 3• Height: 41inches

• Weight: 44 lbs.

• Technology Use: Low

Photo Gallery

45 pictures later…

• Subject looks through the screen instead of the viewfinder.

• Subject holds the camera completely away from her body for finding image and taking the picture.

• Initial desired image may not be image captured because of camera delay and subject movement before taking the picture. (Lots of blurring, half shots)

• Holds camera on a downwards angle.

• Flash provides important feedback.

• Buttons on HP812 are too close together and too small.

• Scrolling feature on camera is a hit.

• Power button and shutter button are often confused when taking a picture

• Height plays a large factor in the visual field.

• Motivation with technology holds attention enough for three rounds of photography.

Design Considerations

• Big buttons

• Space between buttons

• Single mode functionality

• Non-retracting lens

• Regular batteries

• Balance mechanism

• Lots of feedback