Interaction Design: Beyond Human - Computer Interaction

A revision of the #1 text in the Human Computer Interaction field,Interaction Design, the third edition is an ideal resource forlearning the interdisciplinary skills needed for interactiondesign, human-computer interaction, information design, web designand ubiquitous computing.

The authors are acknowledged leaders and educators in theirfield, with a strong global reputation. They bring depth of scopeto the subject in this new edition, encompassing the latesttechnologies and devices including social networking, Web 2.0 andmobile devices. The third edition also adds, develops and updatescases, examples and questions to bring the book in line with thelatest in Human Computer Interaction.

Interaction Design offers a cross-disciplinary, practical andprocess-oriented approach to Human Computer Interaction, showingnot just what principles ought to apply to Interaction Design, butcrucially how they can be applied. The book focuses on how todesign interactive products that enhance and extend the way peoplecommunicate, interact and work. Motivating examples are included toillustrate both technical, but also social and ethical issues,making the book approachable and adaptable for both ComputerScience and non-Computer Science users. Interviews with key HCIluminaries are included and provide an insight into current andfuture trends.

The book has an accompanying website www.id-book.com which hasbeen updated to include resources to match the new edition.