Global UX: design and research in a connected world by W. Quesenbery and D. Szuc; Waltham, MA: Morgan Kaufmann and A web for everyone: designing accessible user experiences by S. Horton and W. Quesenbery; Brooklyn, NY: Rosenfeld media

  • Authors:
  • Sheryl Ruszkiewicz

  • Affiliations:
  • Oakland University

  • Venue:
  • Communication Design Quarterly Review
  • Year:
  • 2014

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Abstract

In Global UX: Design and research in a connected world, Quesenbery and Szuc present a thoughtful and adaptable guide for the reader's individual needs or projects in relation to UX (user experience), regardless of the reader's experience level. Quesenbery and Szuc gathered material from 65 interviews of UX practitioners across the globe, and analyzed over 70 hours of interviews to represent current trends and personal experiences with UX. To highlight different voices and perspectives gathered from the interviews, the authors chose to provide multiple quotations and anecdotal, yet practical, stories to define UX terminology and concepts. Quesenbery and Szuc share many effective strategies for this process, while highlighting, through vignettes from their interviews, some of the difficulties and problem-solving strategies useful when working in UX on a global (or even local) scale. The book is divided into short, easily digestible chapters with infographics that summarize each chapter succinctly. This book provides enough structure to guide novice UX practitioners, while providing innovative anecdotes, tips, and strategies for more seasoned practitioners, as well. In addition, the information gathered from the interviews highlights the passion of those in UX, helping the reader to feel passionate about UX as well.