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Discussions in User Experience

Healthcare for User Frustration

Apress

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  • Curated by the community through years of online talks and discussions

  • Suitable for anyone interested in UX, from designers to hiring managers

  • Written by an author with over 20 years’ experience working in the field of user experience.

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiv
  2. UX in the Workplace

    • Dave Lull
    Pages 1-3
  3. UX and Society

    • Dave Lull
    Pages 5-5
  4. Some UX Philosophy and Ethics

    • Dave Lull
    Pages 7-9
  5. UX Psychology Basics

    • Dave Lull
    Pages 11-18
  6. UX Psychology Tools

    • Dave Lull
    Pages 19-24
  7. Various UX Specifics

    • Dave Lull
    Pages 25-33
  8. Planning

    • Dave Lull
    Pages 35-37
  9. Design Concerns

    • Dave Lull
    Pages 39-56
  10. Design Tools, Methods

    • Dave Lull
    Pages 57-71
  11. Research and Testing

    • Dave Lull
    Pages 73-78
  12. Hiring UX

    • Dave Lull
    Pages 79-81
  13. The Future of UX

    • Dave Lull
    Pages 83-84
  14. UX Tips

    • Dave Lull
    Pages 85-87
  15. Notes on Online Discussions

    • Dave Lull
    Pages 89-89
  16. Back Matter

    Pages 93-103

About this book

Understand the work of a modern UX professional and why UX is necessary for your business. Collated through years of online talks and work experience, this short collection of paraphrased discussions reveals the underlying psychology and philosophy of user experience decision making. Go beyond the rules to understand why the rules are there.

Designed for anyone in business whose work is touching on UX – from developers to hiring managers - the topics in this book supersede the current thinking established in the IT world and touches on topics not often considered in UX education or in the workplace. Each discussion provides a launchpad for your own thinking and understanding.

Written by an author with over 20 years’ experience in the field of UX, this book will show you how UX is not just about users, it’s about user welfare.

What You'll Learn:

  • Understand the psychology and philosophy of UX and why it is important
  • Examine the underlying reasons behind many concepts, methods and tools
  • Ensure the entire business offers a better experience to their users.

Who this Book Is For

Anyone who wants to make a career of UX design and/or architecture, including management. 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Glen Ellyn, USA

    Dave Lull

About the author

Dave Lull is a UX Architect based in Chicago. He has worked for Rockwell, John Deere, Chase, Sears and Redbox, among others.  He has taught web design at college level and is hoping to set up a basic UX course at his local community college.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Discussions in User Experience

  • Book Subtitle: Healthcare for User Frustration

  • Authors: Dave Lull

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-3267-5

  • Publisher: Apress Berkeley, CA

  • eBook Packages: Professional and Applied Computing, Professional and Applied Computing (R0), Apress Access Books

  • Copyright Information: Dave Lull 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4842-3266-8Published: 18 November 2017

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4842-3267-5Published: 17 November 2017

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXIV, 103

  • Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 7 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Web Development

Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 24.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 32.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Other ways to access