Discussion on Conceptual Models

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Discussion on Conceptual Models


The aim of this assignment is for you to think about the appropriateness of different kinds of conceptual models that have been designed for similar physical and digital information artifacts.

Compare one of the following:

  • A paperback book and an ebook
  • A paper-based map and a smartphone map

Answer the following (label your answers with the corresponding number):

  1. What are the main concepts and metaphors that have been used for each (think about the way time is conceptualized for each of them)?
  2. How do they differ?
  3. What aspects of the paper-based artifact have informed the digital app?
  4. What is the new functionality?
  5. Are any aspects of the conceptual model confusing? What are the pros and cons?

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Discussion on Conceptual Models
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A paper-based map and a Smartphone map
Question 1
Paper-based map
They are designed in a form that visually represents a geographical area such as cities and
is used for various functions such as finding places and planning a route to navigate especially to
destinations that are not familiar. The paper-based maps are usually based on the conceptual
model of 2D or the aerial view of the physical world. The elements of the environment on the
map such as rivers and railways are coded using symbols such as blue line and broken lines
(Chen, 2012). The use and interpretation of the paper-based map require skills so as to locate
oneself on the map in relation to the physical...


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