[Sigia-l] Multi-Function Displays [WAS RE: Pillars of Ergonomics]

[richard_dalton at Vanguard.com]

Ziya writes:
> The other reason is that multiple instruments allow the driver to
> *scan* multiple kinds of info simultaneously and everything is visible, 
but
> like tabs and menus, a multi-function screen obscures what it's not
> displaying at the moment. Unless you manage to cram all that info into a
> single screen, then "visibility" is greatly reduced.

I agree - it may be more usable (and as a user I personally prefer it) to 
not consolidate all controls into a single display/unit - but to have 
seperate ones for each function. Don Norman talks about this concept of 
modality in his book the Design/Psychology of Everyday Things.

        Richard