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Designing Interactions (Mit Press)
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A Pioneer In Interaction Design Tells The Stories Of Designers Who Changed The Way People Use Everyday Things In The Digital Era, Interviewing The Founders Of Google, The Creator Of The Sims, The Inventors And Developers Of The Mouse And The Desktop, And Many Others.Digital Technology Has Changed The Way We Interact With Everything From The Games We Play To The Tools We Use At Work. Designers Of Digital Technology Products No Longer Regard Their Job As Designing A Physical Objectbeautiful Or Utilitarianbut As Designing Our Interactions With It. In Designing Interactions, Awardwinning Designer Bill Moggridge Introduces Us To Forty Influential Designers Who Have Shaped Our Interaction With Technology. Moggridge, Designer Of The First Laptop Computer (The Grid Compass, 1981) And A Founder Of The Design Firm Ideo, Tells Us These Stories From An Industry Insider'S Viewpoint, Tracing The Evolution Of Ideas From Inspiration To Outcome. The Innovators He Interviewsincluding Will Wright, Creator Of The Sims, Larry Page And Sergey Brin, The Founders Of Google, And Doug Engelbart, Bill Atkinson, And Others Involved In The Invention And Development Of The Mouse And The Desktophave Been Instrumental In Making A Difference In The Design Of Interactions. Their Stories Chart The History Of Entrepreneurial Design Development For Technology.Moggridge And His Interviewees Discuss Such Questions As Why A Personal Computer Has A Window In A Desktop, What Made Palm'S Handheld Organizers So Successful, What Turns A Game Into A Hobby, Why Google Is The Search Engine Of Choice, And Why 30 Million People In Japan Choose The Imode Service For Their Cell Phones. And Moggridge Tells The Story Of His Own Design Process And Explains The Focus On People And Prototypes That Has Been Successful At Ideohow The Needs And Desires Of People Can Inspire Innovative Designs And How Prototyping Methods Are Evolving For The Design Of Digital Technology.Designing Interactions Is Illustrated With More Than 700 Images, With Color Throughout. Accompanying The Book Is A Dvd That Contains Segments From All The Interviews Intercut With Examples Of The Interactions Under Discussion.Interviews With:Bill Atkinson, Durrell Bishop, Brendan Boyle, Dennis Boyle, Paul Bradley, Duane Bray, Sergey Brin, Stu Card, Gillian Crampton Smith, Chris Downs, Tony Dunne, John Ellenby, Doug Englebart, Jane Fulton Suri, Bill Gaver, Bing Gordon, Rob Haitani, Jeff Hawkins, Matt Hunter, Hiroshi Ishii, Bert Keely, David Kelley, Rikako Kojima, Brenda Laurel, David Liddle, Lavrans Lvlie, John Maeda, Paul Mercer, Tim Mott, Joy Mountford, Takeshi Natsuno, Larry Page, Mark Podlaseck, Fiona Raby, Cordell Ratzlaff, Ben Reason, Jun Rekimoto, Steve Rogers, Fran Samalionis, Larry Tesler, Bill Verplank, Terry Winograd, Will Wright
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book 'Designing Interactions'? A: The book measures eight point nineteen inches in length, one point forty-four inches in width, and nine point thirty-one inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does 'Designing Interactions' have? A: The book contains seven hundred sixty-six pages, providing in-depth insights into interaction design.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Designing Interactions'? A: The author is Bill Moggridge, an influential figure in interaction design.
- Q: What genre does 'Designing Interactions' belong to? A: This book falls under the category of Industrial and Product Design.
- Q: How can I benefit from reading 'Designing Interactions'? A: You can gain insights into the evolution of interaction design and learn from the experiences of forty influential designers.
- Q: Is 'Designing Interactions' suitable for beginners in design? A: Yes, the book is accessible to beginners, making complex design concepts understandable.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Designing Interactions'? A: The book discusses various topics, including the history of interaction design and interviews with leading designers.
- Q: Is there a DVD included with 'Designing Interactions'? A: Yes, the book comes with a DVD that features segments from interviews with influential designers.
- Q: What should I do to maintain the book's condition? A: To keep the book in good condition, store it in a cool, dry place and avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
- Q: Are there any special care instructions for this book? A: Handle the book gently and avoid bending or tearing pages to preserve its quality.
- Q: Can I return 'Designing Interactions' if I am not satisfied? A: Yes, returns are typically accepted within a specified period, depending on the retailer's return policy.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or exchange.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for children? A: While the book is focused on design, it may not be suitable for very young children due to its complexity.
- Q: How is 'Designing Interactions' different from other design books? A: This book uniquely combines interviews with pioneering designers, providing personal insights and historical context.