This is an example of a design space that relates to DerekHansen's ExampleOption2 which describes a new design idea to facilitate social facilitation. I would include a discussion of this design space in my final presentation, along with a description of how my ExampleOption2 recommended design idea fits into this space.

The following dimensions are helpful to think about when designing awareness tools. There is a significant body of social psychology and CSCW literature on group performance that can be used as a guide to selecting various design choices.

Type of Relationship to ?Others?

• Mere ?presence?
• Evaluative
• Competitive
• Collaborative
• Points of Comparison

Characteristics of ?Others? as they relate to me and the community

• Do I know them? Do they know me?
• Do I like them? Do they like me?
• Are they similar to me on various dimensions (e.g., skills, knowledge, condition)?
• What is their status within the community? (e.g., moderator, new member)
• Are they active participants in community?

Group Level Issues

• Diversity of ?others? on various dimensions (e.g., skills, knowledge, responsibilities)
• Number of ?others?
• Subgroups
• Coordination issues (e.g., uniqueness of contributions, getting a hold of people)