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Smart organizations recognize that Web design is more than just creating clean code and sharp graphics. A site that really works fulfills your strategic objectives while meeting the needs of your users. Even the best content and the most sophisticated technology won't help you balance those goals without a cohesive, consistent user experience to support it.

But creating the user experience can seem overwhelmingly complex. With so many issues involved-usability, brand identity, information architecture, interaction design-it can seem as if the only way to build a successful site is to spend a fortune on specialists who understand all the details.

The Elements of User Experience cuts through the complexity of user-centered design for the Web with clear explanations and vivid illustrations that focus on ideas rather than tools or techniques. Jesse James Garrett gives readers the big picture of Web user experience development, from strategy and requirements to information architecture and visual design. This accessible introduction helps any Web development team, large or small, to create a successful user experience.

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Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 43 Ratings

mash 4077 series - 2009-07-21
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More about teamwork than the user experience - 2009-03-10
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This is an abstract, conceptual book with very few concrete examples. As someone designing a website as a solo project, I didn't find it useful. I would recommend this book only if you're managing a large team and need a framework to coordinate your designers.

I did enjoy the diagrams, which employ Garrett's unique (and sensible) style. You can find out more about this "visual vocabulary for information architecture" at Garrett's website.

Truly and INTRODUCTION to User Experience - 2009-02-03
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As a professional in the UX industry, I found this book to be incredibly elementary and I did not really "learn" that much from the book. HOWEVER, I am not discounting the book's content. If you are a Business Analyst or someone new in the field, there can be a lot gained from this book.

It is a short, quick read with plenty of illustrations and a decent typeface size. From my perspective, it gets 3 stars. But if you are truly new to this, I could see it getting 4.5.

Very Good For Starters - 2009-05-08
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There is no doubt that JJG did a great job in writing this book. In few words in each chapter he managed to explain in details each elements of the user experience with good references and examples. I think for those who want to start this career they need to read this book.

Great resource! - 2008-12-01
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Excellent book for all Web designers, project managers and graphic designers that wish to create Web sites.

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