Universal Principles of UX: Volume 4
100 Timeless Strategies to Create Positive Interactions between People and Technology
Published on 9. March 2023
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-7603-7804-5 (ISBN)
Description
Master the art of user experience design through the 100 laws, guidelines, human biases, and general considerations in this comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia.
Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, Universal Principles of UX pairs clear explanations of each concept with visual examples of the ideas applied in practice. The book is organized into six broad categories:
Consider
Empathize
Define
Research
Design
Validate
And, features principles as diverse as:
Design is not neutral
Make the choice easy
Some complexity cannot be reduced
Map the ecosystem
So you think you can scroll
Don't grade your own homework
User Experience is a field notable for its expansiveness, complexity and persistent evolution. This book is not a chronological retelling of the history of user experience design. It is also not a technical how-to book that will show you how to become a perfect user experience designer one step at a time. It's a philosophical anthology of case studies, situations, problems, and contradictions encountered across more than fifteen years of working on real world client projects that will teach you how to think, rather than tell you what to do.
Each principle is presented in a two-page format. The left-hand page contains a succinct definition, a full description of the principle, examples of its use, and guidelines for use. Sidenotes appear to the right of the text, and provide elaborations and references. The right-hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle.
This landmark reference is the standard for designers, engineers, managers, and students who seek to broaden and improve their user experience design expertise.
The titles in the Rockport Universal series offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge.
Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, Universal Principles of UX pairs clear explanations of each concept with visual examples of the ideas applied in practice. The book is organized into six broad categories:
Consider
Empathize
Define
Research
Design
Validate
And, features principles as diverse as:
Design is not neutral
Make the choice easy
Some complexity cannot be reduced
Map the ecosystem
So you think you can scroll
Don't grade your own homework
User Experience is a field notable for its expansiveness, complexity and persistent evolution. This book is not a chronological retelling of the history of user experience design. It is also not a technical how-to book that will show you how to become a perfect user experience designer one step at a time. It's a philosophical anthology of case studies, situations, problems, and contradictions encountered across more than fifteen years of working on real world client projects that will teach you how to think, rather than tell you what to do.
Each principle is presented in a two-page format. The left-hand page contains a succinct definition, a full description of the principle, examples of its use, and guidelines for use. Sidenotes appear to the right of the text, and provide elaborations and references. The right-hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle.
This landmark reference is the standard for designers, engineers, managers, and students who seek to broaden and improve their user experience design expertise.
The titles in the Rockport Universal series offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge.
Reviews / Votes
"Presents the core principles for thinking about UX through real-world case studies. Each principle is presented in a convenient two-page format: definitions, examples, and guidelines are on the left page, and example images and explanatory graphics are on the right." * Practical Ecommerce *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
100+ photos
Dimensions
Height: 256 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1034 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7603-7804-5 (9780760378045)
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Irene Pereyra
Universal Principles of UX: Volume 4
100 Timeless Strategies to Create Positive Interactions between People and Technology
E-Book
03/2023
Rockport Publishers
€38.99
Available for download
Person
User Experience Director and Designer Irene Pereyra is responsible for translating business requirements into intuitive interactive solutions. She has led the strategy and UX initiatives for clients including The Met, Wacom, Balenciaga, USA Today, EA, HTC, Google, Nickelodeon, FOX, Verizon, BBC, Red Bull, and many more for both the web and cross-platform applications. Her work has been recognized by Cannes, The Webbys, FWA, Interaction Design Association, and The European Design Awards. Irene has been a guest speaker at numerous conferences, such as OFFF and FITC, and taught at prestigious learning institutions like Hyper Island in Sweden, SVA in New York, Elisava in Barcelona, Harbour Space in Barcelona, and the Design Academy in the Netherlands. Her personal projects have been displayed in design conferences and festivals in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Paris, New York, Singapore, and Tegucigalpa.
Originally from Amsterdam, Irene holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from the Art Institute of Atlanta and a Master of Science in Communications Design from Pratt Institute in New York. She currently splits her time between Barcelona and Brooklyn, where she heads up her design studio, Anton & Irene, together with her creative partner, Anton Repponen.
Originally from Amsterdam, Irene holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from the Art Institute of Atlanta and a Master of Science in Communications Design from Pratt Institute in New York. She currently splits her time between Barcelona and Brooklyn, where she heads up her design studio, Anton & Irene, together with her creative partner, Anton Repponen.
Content
Prologue
Chapter 1: Consider
The user comes first.
You're human-act like it.
UI makes or breaks usability.
Work on UX and UI simultaneously.
Always surpass expectations.
Design is not neutral, it's inherently ethical.
Visual metaphors communicate the fastest.
The bias to remember the unusual.
Attractive products are perceived as more usable.
First and last items in a series are remembered most.
Less is more.
Less is a bore.
Provide feedback quickly or else.
Sometimes a little friction is a good thing.
You only get one chance to make a first impression.
There's no such thing as timeless UX design.
Nothing lasts forever, and we both know hearts can change.
Chapter 2: Empathize
Accessibility first.
Make the choice easy.
Diverse teams create better solutions.
Devices are ubiquitous.
Design for clumsy handling.
Children are not small adults.
Take extra care of seniors.
Systems should match the real world.
Know when to break with convention.
Persuade, don't coerce.
Allow for differences in digital literacy.
Design for both novices & power users.
Design for learnability.
Design for passive attention.
Make it unobtrusive.
Avoid forced interruptions.
Make notifications valuable.
Minimize form input.
As little design as possible.
Rebel! Rules are meant to be broken.
Chapter 3: Define
Choose the right client.
Understand the problem first.
Gather requirements.
Define the problem statement.
Find shortcuts without sacrificing quality.
Start with the minimum viable product.
Under-promise and over-deliver.
Only introduce complexity when necessary.
Some complexity cannot be reduced.
Assume worst case scenario.
Create a user flow.
Remove barriers & obstacles.
Things that are not there are just as important.
Pointing devices inform functionality.
Chapter 4: Research
Design cannot be fully objective.
Most of the science used in design is bull.
Determine the 'how'.
Map the ecosystem.
Look at the data.
Uncover the 'why'.
Determine the 'what'.
Personas are useless unless created properly.
Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.
Learn from bad examples.
Make mental models work in your favor.
Uncover expectations.
Not all e-commerce is alike.
Most usability issues can be spotted a mile ahead.
Chapter 5: Design
Brainstorm efficiently.
Priming before presenting.
Building consensus is easier than you think.
From low to high fidelity.
Don't just illustrate, annotate.
Learn from navigation in the real world.
Build a logical structure.
Visualize the relationship between pages.
Navigation makes or breaks user experience.
Yes, side doors matter.
The letter, the word, and the paragraph.
Maintain consistent branding.
So you think you can scroll.
Animate responsibly.
Make data lovable.
Dark mode rises.
Never give total control.
Personalization is either hit or miss.
A word is worth a thousand pictures.
Make it perform the best it can on any device.
Pattern library, style guide, or design system-choose one.
Don't let design systems kill creativity.
Expect the unexpected.
Chapter 6: Validate
An audible system status is awkward.
Don't ask for unnecessary things.
Manage errors effectively.
Be liberal with the inputs you accept.
Confirm user actions.
Broken pages shouldn't feel broken.
Fill the gap our imagination can't bridge.
Metric-based design is silly.
Don't grade your own homework.
Prioritize attention where impact will be greatest.
Stay involved in the project post launch.
Re-evaluate & revise.
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
Chapter 1: Consider
The user comes first.
You're human-act like it.
UI makes or breaks usability.
Work on UX and UI simultaneously.
Always surpass expectations.
Design is not neutral, it's inherently ethical.
Visual metaphors communicate the fastest.
The bias to remember the unusual.
Attractive products are perceived as more usable.
First and last items in a series are remembered most.
Less is more.
Less is a bore.
Provide feedback quickly or else.
Sometimes a little friction is a good thing.
You only get one chance to make a first impression.
There's no such thing as timeless UX design.
Nothing lasts forever, and we both know hearts can change.
Chapter 2: Empathize
Accessibility first.
Make the choice easy.
Diverse teams create better solutions.
Devices are ubiquitous.
Design for clumsy handling.
Children are not small adults.
Take extra care of seniors.
Systems should match the real world.
Know when to break with convention.
Persuade, don't coerce.
Allow for differences in digital literacy.
Design for both novices & power users.
Design for learnability.
Design for passive attention.
Make it unobtrusive.
Avoid forced interruptions.
Make notifications valuable.
Minimize form input.
As little design as possible.
Rebel! Rules are meant to be broken.
Chapter 3: Define
Choose the right client.
Understand the problem first.
Gather requirements.
Define the problem statement.
Find shortcuts without sacrificing quality.
Start with the minimum viable product.
Under-promise and over-deliver.
Only introduce complexity when necessary.
Some complexity cannot be reduced.
Assume worst case scenario.
Create a user flow.
Remove barriers & obstacles.
Things that are not there are just as important.
Pointing devices inform functionality.
Chapter 4: Research
Design cannot be fully objective.
Most of the science used in design is bull.
Determine the 'how'.
Map the ecosystem.
Look at the data.
Uncover the 'why'.
Determine the 'what'.
Personas are useless unless created properly.
Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.
Learn from bad examples.
Make mental models work in your favor.
Uncover expectations.
Not all e-commerce is alike.
Most usability issues can be spotted a mile ahead.
Chapter 5: Design
Brainstorm efficiently.
Priming before presenting.
Building consensus is easier than you think.
From low to high fidelity.
Don't just illustrate, annotate.
Learn from navigation in the real world.
Build a logical structure.
Visualize the relationship between pages.
Navigation makes or breaks user experience.
Yes, side doors matter.
The letter, the word, and the paragraph.
Maintain consistent branding.
So you think you can scroll.
Animate responsibly.
Make data lovable.
Dark mode rises.
Never give total control.
Personalization is either hit or miss.
A word is worth a thousand pictures.
Make it perform the best it can on any device.
Pattern library, style guide, or design system-choose one.
Don't let design systems kill creativity.
Expect the unexpected.
Chapter 6: Validate
An audible system status is awkward.
Don't ask for unnecessary things.
Manage errors effectively.
Be liberal with the inputs you accept.
Confirm user actions.
Broken pages shouldn't feel broken.
Fill the gap our imagination can't bridge.
Metric-based design is silly.
Don't grade your own homework.
Prioritize attention where impact will be greatest.
Stay involved in the project post launch.
Re-evaluate & revise.
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index