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Published in Enterprise Information Systems, 2021
Martin Tomitsch, Anna Janssen, Jen Scott Curwood, Kate Thomson
The manifestation of the Internet as a global communication platform and advances in digital technologies have led to the development of a plethora of online information systems. Individuals and organisations are able to access those systems in the form of interactive web applications from anywhere and at any time. This includes the use of intranet solutions, which are web applications used within organisations to support the information-based day-to-day work processes of their employees. While it is commonly accepted that the success of web applications is linked to their usability and user experience (Garrett, 2010; Lew, Olsina, and Zhang, 2010; Van Schaik and Ling, 2008), intranet solutions seem to be lagging behind, often offering poor user experiences and confusing user interfaces that are often overloaded with features. Considerable research has focused on how products can be designed to enable intuitive user interaction and support a positive user experience (Loeffler, Hess, Majer et al., 2013; Law, Roto Hassenzahl et al., 2009), and user-centred design has been highlighted as a significant factor in the successful development and implementation of information systems. However, there remains a notable gap in the literature regarding how to design products that do not just incorporate novel design elements, but also facilitate transformation of the real-world environments in which they are used. This is particularly challenging for intranet solutions used in large organisations, as they need to support diverse forms of working and user needs within a complex work environment.