Interaction Design

More about the book

This new edition of the leading text in human-computer interaction is a highly regarded resource for students and professionals seeking to develop interdisciplinary skills in interaction design, human-computer interaction, information design, web design, and ubiquitous computing. The Fifth Edition introduces a new chapter on data at scale, exploring the emerging fields of human data interaction and data analytics. This chapter illustrates how organizations manipulate and analyze vast amounts of data related to human behaviors, the environment, and society. Revised and updated, this edition provides a practical, process-oriented introduction to the field, emphasizing not only the principles of interaction design but also their application. It explains design and evaluation techniques for creating successful interactive technologies and highlights cognitive, social, and affective issues in technology design through various examples. The book presents thought-provoking design dilemmas and includes interviews with expert designers and researchers. A strong pedagogical format enhances understanding and enjoyment, while an accompanying website offers extensive teaching and learning materials, including chapter slides, comments on activities, and in-depth case studies from researchers and designers.