User experience

Is user experience the new guiding principle of interaction design? This question is explored in this volume, which is aimed at students and academics. To this end, the author first introduces the basics of interaction design, then contrasts this with the concept of user experience and discusses the relationship between usability and user experience. The theoretical discussion is followed by practical considerations on methods and processes that can be used to achieve the criteria for a positive user experience in practice, and how this can be evaluated.