Task Models: From HTAs and CTTs to AI‑Assisted Design
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In this episode, Tony traces the evolution of task modeling in UX—from early research by Card, Moran & Newell and the Hierarchical Task Analysis framework to Concur TaskTrees used in safety‑critical systems—and explores how AI now helps generate draft trees from conversational data. He explains why these models are foundational for building interfaces that truly fit real work, and what challenges remain when integrating AI into human‑centered design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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