- Stanford University Human-Computer Interaction Seminars
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Thursday, 11th February 2010
Human-Computer Interaction Seminar (Seminar on People, Computers, and Design) is a Stanford University course that features weekly speakers on topics related to human-computer interaction design. The seminar is organized by the Stanford HCI Group, which works across disciplines to understand the intersection between humans and computers.
Tags: Bill Buxton, Bill Moggridge, communication, Crowdsourcing, Culture, Design, Donald Norman, HCI, Human communication, Human-computer interaction, Interaction design, Social psychology, Stanford, Stanford HCI Group, Stanford University, Usability
- Three Dimensions of Emotional Design
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Tuesday, 10th November 2009
Emotional Design is both the title of a book by Donald Norman and of the concept it represents. The main issue is that emotions have a crucial role in the human ability to understand the world, and how they learn new things. For example, aesthetically pleasing objects appear to the user to be more effective, by virtue of their sensual appeal. This is due to the affinity the user feels for an object that appeals to them, due to the formation of an emotional connection [with the object].
Tags: Aesthetics, Affect, Behavioural sciences, Don Norman, Donald Norman, Emotion, Emotional Design, Human-computer interaction, Industrial design, Interaction design, Psychology, User-centered design