User-Centered Web Site Development: A Human-Computer Interaction Approach

  • Authors:
  • Daniel D. McCracken;Jared M. Spool;Rosalee J. Wolfe

  • Affiliations:
  • -;-;-

  • Venue:
  • User-Centered Web Site Development: A Human-Computer Interaction Approach
  • Year:
  • 2003

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Abstract

From the Publisher:Here is a book that presents Web design as an application of key ideas ofHuman-Computer Interaction (HCI).This text is the only one of its kind that addresses Human-ComputerInteraction as it relates to website design. It stresses HCI principles, notjust Web implementation techniques. The book provides a working knowledge ofWeb design, aimed at creating Web pages and sites that are attractive anduser-friendly, while allowing students to become familiar with the conceptsand terminology of Web design as a basis for further study. Major themes include:Human Computer Interaction: Chapters 1-8 cover the importance of knowing your customer and the significance of visual and content organization of a website, as well as navigation design and the crucial issues of prototyping and user testing. Supporting Disciplines: The impact of color, typography, and multimedia are discussed in terms of website development. Major Web Issues: The significance of accessibility, globalization, and personalization are discussed in the context of a successful website. Rich in pedagogy, the book contains more than 300 review questions,exercises, and projects. A full suite of instructor supplements is alsoavailable.