The leading text in the field of interactivity.

The field of designing interactivity relates to the creation of interactive products and services that support the ways in which people communicate and interact in their daily lives and work environments. Specifically, it involves applying knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines, including human-computer interaction, psychology, computer science, systems, and information design, aiming to create transformative and engaging experiences.

In the latest revised sixth edition of the book "Interaction Design: Extending the Human-Computer Interaction," a group of distinguished professionals in user experience and technology offers the most recent, updated version of the gold standard in human-computer interaction literature. The book provides an interdisciplinary, practical, process-oriented introduction to the field, demonstrating to readers the principles they should apply in designing interactivity and how to implement them.

The authors showcase the interdisciplinary skills required for designing interactivity, human-computer interaction, information design, web design, and ubiquitous computing. An essential guide for interaction design professionals, the sixth edition of "Interaction Design" will also find a place in the libraries of undergraduate and postgraduate students in fields such as human-computer interaction, interaction design, web design, software engineering, and information. It is accompanied by an extensive website at id-book.com, which contains additional teaching and educational materials.

Fully revised, updated, and containing completely new content, the book also offers:

• Explanations of the subject matter and the process of designing interactivity.
• Discussions on the cognitive aspects of human-computer interaction.
• Explorations of social and emotional interactions with machines.
• Educational aids for collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data.
• Design examples, prototyping, and cognitive walkthroughs.
• Evaluation studies in controlled and real-world conditions.

Yvonne Rogers is Director of the Center for Interactive Technologies at University College London and Professor of Interaction Design.

Helen Sharp is Professor of Software Engineering at The Open University in the UK.

Jennifer Preece is Professor and Honorary Vice-Chancellor at the College of Information Studies, Maryland’s iSchool at the University of Maryland.

"This up-to-date book “Interaction Design: Extending the Human-Computer Interaction” offers a solid overview of interaction design (IxD) and human-computer interaction (HCI). Whether you are new to IxD and HCI or an experienced researcher/professional seeking a refresher, this book is your essential reference."

—Elizabeth F. Churchill, PhD, Senior Director at Google

"Interactive technology forms the foundation of the lives of billions of people—entertaining us, keeping us alive, and connecting us. Using the ideas, insights, and inspiration from this book, lives can be transformed: more enjoyable, safer, and more fulfilling. A must-read for students, researchers, and professionals, written with passion, purpose, and practical advice."

—Professor Matt Jones, University of Swansea