Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction
Abstract
Having used the previous editions of Interaction Design for research and teaching, given the breadth and depth of its coverage of the related topics, my expectation for this new edition was very high. And it has been fully met! The content is timely, up-to-date, and enlightening with lucid explanations of complex theories and methods of IxD, which are vividly illustrated with contemporary and relevant examples. The writing style is conversational, eloquent, and highly accessible. This entices particularly newcomers of the field, who are enabled to grasp fundamental IxD frameworks with ease, efficiency, and pleasure. Apart from the core descriptions, the extras given, including activities, in-depth activities, and links to external videos, can be very useful for readers to dive deeper into the topics with hands-on practices. Particularly thought-provoking are the materials delineated in "Dilemma.