Concise, clear introduction to the how of good UI. ( )

This book reads like a broad introductory chapter to interaction design. It is a survey of rudimentary design concepts, process and history, but lacks any focus or depth. There was little insightful advice nor concrete steps for one to improve interface design.

Furthermore, I still don't completely understand why the emphasis on this being an interACTION design rather than User Interface design. The author made an effort to explain how Interaction Design encompasses and overlaps all other design disciplines (e.g. graphical design, interface design...), but it feels like forcing a category out of already interconnected fields.

For me, the value of this book does not justify the cost. But perhaps for some, it's a good intro text. ( )

This is a concise, but broad overview of the field of interaction design. Discussions include the design of digital interfaces, mobile devices, physical products, and even service design. Well-written and very helpful, but not really practical or hands-on. ( )