Rerelease Metadata Interface Prototypes using DENIM

A couple of months back we released some interfaces for discussion/feedback and used the Gabbeh tool to design and present them. As this was a prototype we have had a few technical problems. At the Emerge meeting in York we had some interest in the parent tool to Gabbeh, Denim. This is a more stable version, and while it does not have the comments feature we liked so much in Gabbeh it does provided a whole host of features for interface design. In light of this we decided to re-release the prototypes as Denim files available here. To accompany this we have also produced a questionnaire as a means of feedback. Please enter the code ECAT9 when completing the questionnaire.

 

Gabbeh Prototypes

As part of the development process we have been looking into how auto-metadata could improve eCat’s interface. This has been a two way process as the examination of eCat’s current interface has supported the development of ideas for the auto-metadata generation. From this several paper prototypes, focusing on the interface, have been designed.

We have used a new tool developed by Amirmohammad Naghsh called Gabbeh. This extends the prototyping tool Denim by enable collaborative users to add comments to the interface designs. The zip file Gabbeh_Prototypes.zip contains the Gabbeh application, instructions and three paper prototypes. You will also  need to download the Denim tool. Please feel free to download and add comments to the prototype. Instructions on how to unpack, use and return your comments are included.