Information Systems Theories

To create truly human-centered systems, we need to shift the focus of research and design, to put human actors and the field of practice in which they function at the center of technology development. This will make a significant difference in our ability to harness of the power of computers for an expanding variety of people and activities in which those people will use computers and computer-based technologies.
The term "human-centered" is used by many people in a variety of related but non-identical ways. It is important to understand the consequences of taking a "strong" interpretation of the term, which we recommend. It can be contrasted with "wide" interpretations that may be useful for other groups or contexts.


Basically, in a user-centered approach designers consider, up front, the impact of introducing new technology and automation on the role of people in the system and on the structure of the larger system of which the technology is a part. Human-centered design is not a call for less technology. In contrast it calls for developing technology that is adapted to the characteristics and pressures

This is a strong interpretation of the label "human-centered," and we can characterize this perspective in terms of three basic attributes: Human-centered research and design is problem-driven, activity-centered, and context-bound.
1. Human-centered research and design is problem-driven.
2.Human-centered research and design is activity-centered
3: Human-centered research and design is context-bound.