{"title":"Irene Pereyra","description":"\u003cp\u003eBooks by Irene Pereyra explore the essential principles and best practices of user experience design, making complex concepts accessible to both beginners and seasoned professionals. 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Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, \u003cem\u003eUniversal Principles of UX\u003c\/em\u003e pairs clear explanations of each concept with visual examples of the ideas applied in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is organized into six broad categories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsider\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmpathize\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDefine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResearch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesign\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eValidate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd features principles as diverse as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesign is not neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMake the choice easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSome complexity cannot be reduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMap the ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSo you think you can scroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDon't grade your own homework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUser Experience is a field notable for its expansiveness, complexity, and persistent evolution. This book is not a chronological retelling of the history of user experience design. It is also not a technical how-to book that will show you how to become a perfect user experience designer one step at a time. It's a philosophical anthology of case studies, situations, problems, and contradictions encountered across more than fifteen years of working on real-world client projects that will teach you how to think, rather than tell you what to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach principle is presented in a two-page format. The left-hand page contains a succinct definition, a full description of the principle, examples of its use, and guidelines for use. Sidenotes appear to the right of the text, and provide elaborations and references. The right-hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis landmark reference is the standard for designers, engineers, managers, and students who seek to broaden and improve their user experience design expertise. The titles in the Rockport Universal series offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46817133297900,"sku":"9780760388037","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19808553482458.jpg?v=1757881090"},{"product_id":"universal-principles-of-ux-by-irene-pereyra-9780760378045","title":"Universal Principles of UX","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated and easy to navigate, \u003ci\u003eUniversal Principles of UX\u003c\/i\u003e pairs clear explanations of each concept with visual examples of the ideas applied in practice. The book is organised into six broad categories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsider\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmpathise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDefine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResearch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesign\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eValidate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, features principles as diverse as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesign is not neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMake the choice easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSome complexity cannot be reduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMap the ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSo you think you can scroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDon't grade your own homework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUser Experience is a field notable for its expansiveness, complexity and persistent evolution. 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Award-winning designer and educator Irene Pereyra makes accessibility approachable with clear answers to the most pressing design questions in a Q\u0026amp;A format, accompanied by real-world case studies, practical tips, and inspiring analogies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStructured around 12 core areas—typography, colour \u0026amp; contrast, navigation \u0026amp; structure, interactions \u0026amp; animations, images \u0026amp; video, context, human factors, assistive technologies, team \u0026amp; process, testing, laws \u0026amp; regulations, and history—this guide helps designers anticipate challenges and design accessibly from the start. 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