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Helen Sharp is a Professor of Software Engineering at The Open University, UK.
Known for: Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction
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Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of interaction design, focusing on how to design interactive products that are usable, useful, and enjoyable. It covers fundamental principles of human-computer interaction, user-centered design, evaluation methods, and emerging technologies, offering practical guidance and case studies for students and professionals.
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Understanding Users, Contexts, and Needs
Design begins with people. No system, however elegant or powerful, succeeds unless it fits the lives of those who use it. In our perspective, understanding users is not a preliminary step—it is the core of design thinking. We encourage you to set aside assumptions about what users want and invite re...
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Conceptualizing Interaction
Once we understand users, the next challenge is conceptualizing how interaction unfolds. Conceptual design is where creativity and structure meet—it is about shaping the 'language' of user interaction. In this phase, we think in models and metaphors: How will people think about what they do with the...
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Helen Sharp is a Professor of Software Engineering at The Open University, UK.
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