interaction design

Interaction Design of Touch Screens: Swiping Gestures Replace Clicking

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Interaction Design of Touch Screens: Swiping Gestures Replace Clicking

When analyzing the swiping gestures of the N9, we explore how they replace the iPhone’s Home button, presenting the argument of “replacing clicks”. This article summarizes previous discussions and emphasizes this design trend. Touchscreen clicking is a continuation of mouse clicking, which has many disadvantages: 　　Display Space. Controls occupy display space; a 44-pixel square is … Read more

A Brief History of Interaction Design: Where Did Interaction Come From?

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A Brief History of Interaction Design: Where Did Interaction Come From?

Concept of Cybernetics Executing a purposeful act, such as picking up a book from the table, is not a simple one-way process. In this process, neurons in the brain send signals to the muscles, which must act to achieve the expected goal. Conversely, in any system (a combination of components that work together to achieve … Read more