Interaction Design for Complex Problem Solving: Developing Useful and Usable Software - Couverture souple

Mirel, Barbara

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1558608311 ISBN 13 : 9781558608313

Editeur : Morgan Kaufmann, 2003

Synopsis

Software for complex problem solving can dazzle people with advanced features and alluring visuals, but when actually put to use it often disappoints and even frustrates users. This software rarely follows the user's own work methods, nor does it give people the degree of control and choice that they truly need. This book presents a groundbreaking approach to interaction design for complex problem solving applications. The author uses her vast field experience to present a new way of looking at the whole process, and treats complex problem solving software and web applications as a distinct class with its own set of usefulness demands and design criteria. This approach highlights integrated interactions rather than discrete actions, clearly defines what makes problem solving complex, and explores strategies for analyzing, modeling, and designing for exploratory inquiries.

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À propos de l?auteur

Barbara Mirel is a visiting associate professor and research investigator at the University of Michigan where she teaches information visualization. Recently she has worked as a senior manager of human factors at a data visualization software company, a Member of the Technical Staff at Lucent Technologies, and Director of User Experience at Scient Corp. With teammates, she holds a patent for Visual Discovery design. Barbara is the recipient of numerous research grants for usability studies and has worked as a consultant to Fortune 500 companies across the country.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Morgan Kaufmann
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1558608311
• ISBN 13: 9781558608313
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 444
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• Personne responsable: non disponible