Research Topic 137 / 200
Hotel room controls are difficult to understand
Similar labels for lighting, climate control and service buttons leave first-time guests relying on trial and error.
Three-step solution method
- Document guests' tasks as they enter, relax in and leave the room.
- Make function groups, labels, and immediate status feedback consistent.
- Ask first-time guests to complete in-room tasks and explain how the controls work.
Key Deliverables
- Guest Room Task Map
- Control Panel
- Feedback rules
Verification Approach
Compare incorrect selections, repeated attempts, and requests for help.
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