The elements of user experience : user-centered design for the web and beyond,

Abstract

Meanwhile, the field of user experience has broadened its horizons. Practitioners now regularly talk about the impact and value of user experience design in areas far beyond the limited context of the Web or even screen-based interactive applications that dominated the conversation back when this book was first written. This new edition of the book takes a similarly broad view. The Web is still central to the book, if only to acknowledge the model’s roots in that medium. But this book doesn’t require an insider’s knowledge of how Web development happens—so even if you don’t create Web sites, you should be able to see how to apply these ideas in your own work. Despite all this, those of you who have read the first edition should rest assured: This is not a radical reinvention. It’s a honing and refinement of the familiar Elements model you know (and hopefully love), with the same core ideas and philosophy intact. The little things change, but the big ones really don’t I remain gratified and humbled by where people have taken Elements. I can’t wait to see what happens next!