Interactive Design: An Introduction to the Theory and Application of User-centered Design

by Andy Pratt, Jason Nunes

Overview

User experience design is one of the fastest-growing specialties in design. Smart companies realize that the most successful products are designed to meet the needs and goals of real people - the users. This means putting the user at the center of the design process.

This innovative, comprehensive book examines the user-centered design process from the perspective of a designer. With rich imagery, Interactive Design introduces the different UX players, outlines the user-centered design process from user research to user testing, and explains through various examples how user-centered design has been successfully integrated into the design process of a variety of design studios worldwide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781592537808
Publisher:	Rockport Publishers
Publication date:	09/01/2012
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Andy Pratt has many years of experience creating award-winning interactive media. He is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Visual Arts, where he teaches about interactive media in the MFA program "Designer as Entrepreneur." He works at the award-winning agency Funny Garbage (http://www.funnygarbage.com) in New York City.Jason Nunes has managed international projects, led tight-knit teams and worked as a solo consultant for a variety of clients across multiple verticals including media and entertainment, finance, telecommunication, healthcare and technology. He lives in New York City.Jason Nunes has managed international projects, led tight-knit teams and worked as a solo consultant for a variety of clients across multiple verticals including media and entertainment, finance, telecommunication, healthcare and technology. He resides in New York City.