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UX For Dummies

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UX For Dummies by Kevin P. Nichols and Donald Chesnut is a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying the principles of User Experience (UX) design in various digital environments. This book walks you through the core concepts of UX, aligning business goals with customer needs, and provides practical strategies to design intuitive and engaging interfaces. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this guide aims to equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance user satisfaction and product usability.
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You might enjoy this book if you're eager to grasp the essentials of user experience design and want practical advice on improving digital interactions. Perfect for beginners, it offers step-by-step guidance to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces, making it ideal for those interested in enhancing their skills in digital design and technology.

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Get up to speed quickly on the latest in user experience strategy and design UX For Dummies is a hands-on guide to developing and implementing user experience strategy.

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Get up to speed quickly on the latest in user experience strategy and design:

UX For Dummies is a hands-on guide to developing and implementing user experience strategy. Written by globally-recognised UX consultants, this essential resource provides expert insight and guidance on using the tools and techniques that create a great user experience, along with practical advice on implementing a UX strategy that aligns with your organisation's business goals and philosophy. You'll learn how to integrate web design, user research, business planning, and data analysis to focus your company's web presence on the needs of your customers, gaining the skills you need to be effective in the field of user experience design.

Whether it's the interface, graphics, industrial design, physical interaction, or a user manual, being anything less than on point can negatively affect customer satisfaction and retention. User experience design fully encompasses traditional human-computer interaction design and extends it to address all aspects of a product or service as perceived by users. UX For Dummies provides comprehensive guidance to professionals looking to understand and apply effective UX strategies.

  • Defines UX and offers assistance with determining users and modelling the user experience
  • Provides details on creating a content strategy and building information architectures
  • Explores visual design and designing for specific channels
  • Delves into UX testing and methods for keeping your site relevant

The UX field is growing rapidly as companies realise that meeting your business goals requires a web presence aligned with customer needs. This alignment demands smart strategy and even smarter design. Consultants, designers, and practitioners must all be on board if the result is to be cohesive and effective. UX For Dummies provides the information and expert advice you need to get up to speed quickly.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118852781

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 August 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 612g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Donald Chesnut is Chief Experience Officer and global lead for Experience Design at SapientNitro, one of the worlds leading agencies in User Experience Design. Kevin Nichols is Director and Global Practice Lead for Content Strategy at SapientNitro.

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