A systematic approach to developing design recommendations is described. It begins with the imposition of constraints on the solution space. Empirical results from domain research are then used as catalysts for conceptualizing new functions and designs. Where empirical data are not available, interviews are used to elicit issues of importance. This approach was used to develop design guidance for a prototype Navy command and control system.
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