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Making Computers More Human: Designing for Human-computer Interaction

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This very readable book delves into the problem of human-computer interaction and answers the fundamental question: What makes a good User Interface? Written by one of the world's leading specialists in man-machine interface Richard hicks and technology writer James Essinger explore the subject and give practical advice on the do's and don'ts of user interface design. The authors introduce the reader to the whole subject of designing for human-computer interaction and present detailed personal interviews with user interface designers. A thorough coverage of the concept and application follows written in a jargon free style. An instructor in user interface design shares his experience gained from running courses bringing the reader right up-to-date with the latest thinking on the subject. A well illustrated case study follows showing how a specific design problem was tackled. Plus a checklist of firm guidelines on good practices. Essential reading for all those who are professionally concerned with maximising the benefits of computing, senior executives in any organization which computers play a major role, IT managers, training managers as well as software and hardware designers.

Table of Contents:
- Making the user interface paramount - "It probably won a prize" (a review of "The Psychology of Everyday Things") - User interface design: a conceptual approach - A case study in the application of visual design to a user interface - User interface design guidelines from AIT - Appendices: user tailorable systems, integrating human factors, user interface tour of Henley-Upon-Thames.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781856170574
  • Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
  • Publisher Imprint: Elsevier Advanced Technology
  • Height: 280 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1856170578
  • Publisher Date: /02/1991
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Sub Title: Designing for Human-computer Interaction


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