The Domain of UX in Information Studies: Bridging Theories, Research, and Professional Practice

This book bridges the gap between academic and applied User Experience (UX) research, offering a fresh perspective on uniting these two communities. Drawing from their extensive professional experience in both realms, the authors delve into the varying definitions, models, and methods that distinguish academic and applied UX practices. Through a thoughtful analysis of communication styles and research dissemination, the book highlights how the disconnect and differences hinder the progress in the UX field.  More importantly, the authors emphasize the urgent need for greater integration between the academic and applied UX communities. To address this, the authors present a  comprehensive framework for converging these perspectives, fostering collaboration and innovation. By bridging this divide, the book seeks to  strengthen, advance, and empower the UX discipline, making it an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and anyone invested in the future of UX.
In addition, this book:

• Examines the concept of UX as defined in both academic and applied research settings, highlighting the gaps between the two
• Explains how inconsistent definitions, methods, and communication strategies hinder UX research progress
• Proposes actionable steps to bridge the gap between academic and applied UX,  benefiting  both communities

List of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Definitions of UX.- Chapter 3 UX Research Models and Methods.- Chapter 4 Sharing and Communicating UX Research.- Chapter 5 Where to Go From Here: Bridging the Gaps.

Product details

• Authors: Graham Herrli, Rong Tang
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.03.2025
• EAN: 9783031835285
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3183528-5
• No. of pages: 111
• Illustrations: XIII, 111 p. 6 illus., 3 illus. in color.
• Series: Synthesis Lectures on Information Concepts, Retrieval, and Services
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Operating systems, user interfaces; Informatik, Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein, ux, angewandte informatik, Mathematik für Ingenieure, User Experience, Data Warehousing, Informationsrückgewinnung, Information Retrieval, computer science, Computer and Information Systems Applications, Mathematical and Computational Engineering Applications, Information Storage and Retrieval, User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), UX Research Methods, Applied UX, UX Research Models