A pattern language for pictorial assembly instructions (PAIs)
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2013
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Schumacher, P.
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Information Design Journal, 2013; 20(2):111-135
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Pictorial Assembly Instructions (PAIs) are an important element of products requiring assembly by the consumer as the success of the product relies on the consumer's ability to interpret and enact the instructions correctly. This article describes a pattern language describing factors to consider in the creation of PAIs. The pattern language is based on published research, discussions with PAI designers from IKEA™ and Lego™, inspection of best practice PAIs and from design activity
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Copyright 2013 John Benjamins Publishing Co