Foreword
Ellis Hamburger
Why Do Phones Ring?
Welcome
Introduction
Why did you buy this book?
Screen-based Thinking
Let’s make an app!
Table of Contents
Foreword
Ellis Hamburger
Why Do Phones Ring?
Welcome
Introduction
Why did you buy this book?
Screen-based Thinking
Let’s make an app!
The Problem
Slap an Interface on It!
Slimmer TVs! Faster computers! And an overlooked epidemic of awful.
UX = UI
I make interfaces because that’s my job, bro
Addiction UX
Click here to cut down your belly fat by using this one weird tip
Distraction
“Will you marry me?” “Sorry, I was sending Alice a text. What’d you say?”
Screen Insomnia
I love staring into a lightbulb! Me too!
The Screenless Office
The best interface is no interface
Principle 1: Embrace Typical Processes Instead of Screens
Back Pocket Apps
This app goes perfectly with my skinny jeans
Lazy Rectangles
That’s a great wireframe. We nailed it. We’re going to make a billion dollars.
Principle 2: Leverage Computers Instead of Serving Them
Computer Tantrums
Your password must be at least 18,770 characters and cannot repeat any of your previous 30,689 passwords
Machine Input
I saved your life, and I didn’t even need a password
Analog and Digital Chores
I know, I suck at life.
Principle 3: Adapt to Individuals
Computing for One
You’re spécial
Proactive Computing
In the future, I’ll talk to my computer!
The Challenges
Change
You hate this book? Thank you.
Privacy
The machine will “learn” about me? No thanks.
Automatic
Automatic solutions are terrible. Look at Clippy!
Failure
What happens when it all falls apart?
Exceptions
Less is sometimes more
The Future
Wow, this is boring