User-centered website development : a human-computer interaction approach

Here is a book that presents Web design as an application of key ideas of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). This text is the only one of its kind that addresses Human-Computer Interaction as it relates to website design. It stresses HCI principles, not just Web implementation techniques. The book provides a working knowledge of Web design. aimed at creating Web pages and sites that are attractive and user-friendly. while allowing students to become familiar with the concepts and terminology of Web design as a basis for further study. Major themes include: Human Computer Interaction: Chapters 1-8 cover the importance of knowing your customer and the significance of visual and content organization of a website, as well as navigation design and the crucial issues of prototyping and user testing. Supporting Disciplines: The impact of color, typography, and multimedia are discussed in terms of website development. Major Web Issues: The significance of accessibility, globalization, and personalization are discussed in the context of a successful website. Rich in pedagogy, the book contains more than 300 review questions, exercises, and projects. A full suite of instructor supplements is also available.