User Experience in the Age of Sustainability

• Author : Kem-Laurin Kramer
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release Date : 2012-05-25
• ISBN : 9780123877956

Examines the user experience in the economic, sociological, and environmental movement to create sustainable products, and provides a framework for designing sustainable hardware, software, and packaging.

• Author : Tim Frick
• Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
• Release Date : 2016-08-23
• ISBN : 9781491935743

"Pixels use electricity. If the internet were a country, it would be the sixth largest in terms of electricity use. The average web page (according to the HTTP Archive) is now over 2 megabytes in size. Bloated websites lead to slow load times, frustrated users, and wasted energy. This book identifies four key areas where sustainability principles can be applied to the process of creating websites that are speedy, user-friendly and energy-efficient: findability, performance optimization, design and user experience, and green

• Author : Arman Hashemi
• Publisher : MDPI
• Release Date : 2018-05-22
• ISBN : 9783038429654

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation - ZEMCH 2016" that was published in Sustainability

• Author : Aaron Marcus
• Publisher : Springer
• Release Date : 2016-07-04
• ISBN : 9783319403557

The three-volume set LNCS 9746, 9747, and 9748 constitutes the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2016, held as part of the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2016, in Toronto, Canada, in July 2016, jointly with 13 other thematically similar conferences. The total of 1287 papers presented at the HCII 2016 conferences were carefully reviewed and selected from 4354 submissions. These papers address the latest research and development efforts and highlight the human aspects of design and use of computing systems.

• Author : Milan Tuba,Shyam Akashe,Amit Joshi
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release Date : 2022-12-02
• ISBN : 9789811952210

This book proposes new technologies and discusses future solutions for ICT design infrastructures, as reflected in high-quality papers presented at the 7th International Conference on ICT for Sustainable Development (ICT4SD 2022), held in Goa, India, on 29–30 July 2022. The book covers the topics such as big data and data mining, data fusion, IoT programming toolkits and frameworks, green communication systems and network, use of ICT in smart cities, sensor networks and embedded system, network and information security, wireless and optical networks,

• Author : Ann-Louise Andersen,Rasmus Andersen,Thomas Ditlev Brunoe,Maria Stoettrup Schioenning Larsen,Kjeld Nielsen,Alessia Napoleone,Stefan Kjeldgaard
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release Date : 2021-12-02
• ISBN : 9783030907006

This book features state-of-the-art contributions from two well-established conferences: Changeable, Agile, Reconfigurable and Virtual Production Conference (CARV2020) and Mass Customization and Personalization Conference (MCPC2020). Together, they focus on the joint design, development, and management of products, production systems, and business for sustainable customization and personalization. The book covers a large range of topics within this domain, ranging from industrial success factors to original contributions within the field.

• Author : Andrew Thatcher,Klaus J. Zink,Klaus Fischer
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release Date : 2019-06-14
• ISBN : 9781351269667

This book deals with the central question of how human factors and ergonomics (HFE) might contribute to solutions for the more sustainable development of our world. The contents of the book are highly compatible with the recent political agenda for sustainable development as well as with sustainability research from other disciplines.The book aims to summarize and profile the various empirical and theoretical work arising from the field of “Human Factors and Sustainable Development” in the last decade. The book

• Author : Julia L. Wright,Daniel Barber,Sofia Scataglini,Sudhakar L. Rajulu
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release Date : 2021-06-26
• ISBN : 9783030797638

This book provides readers with a timely snapshot of modeling and simulation tools, including virtual and mixed-reality environment, for human factors research. It covers applications in healthcare and physical ergonomics, military and transportation systems, industrial monitoring, as well as economics and social sciences. Based on the AHFE 2021 International Conference on Human Factors and Simulation and the AHFE 2021 International Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applied Optimization, held virtually on 25–29 July, 2021, from USA, the book offers a unique resource for modelling

• Author : Jonathan Chapman
• Publisher : Taylor & Francis
• Release Date : 2017-05-08
• ISBN : 9781317435938

As a cultivated form of invention, product design is a deeply human phenomenon that enables us to shape, modify and alter the world around us – for better or worse. The recent emergence of the sustainability imperative in product design compels us to recalibrate the parameters of good design in an unsustainable age. Written by designers, for designers, the Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Product Design presents the first systematic overview of the burgeoning field of sustainable product design. Brimming with intelligent

• Author : Qin Gao,Jia Zhou
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release Date : 2020-07-10
• ISBN : 9783030502492

This three volume set of LNCS 12207, 12208 and 12209 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population, ITAP 2020, held as part of the 22nd International Conference, HCI International 2020, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The total of 1439 papers and 238 posters have been accepted for publication in the HCII 2020 proceedings from a total of 6326 submissions. ITAP 2020 includes a total of 104 regular

• Author : Bryan, Valerie C.,Musgrove, Ann T.,Powers, Jillian R.
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release Date : 2017-07-13
• ISBN : 9781522528395

The rapid evolution of technology continuously changes the way people interact, work, and learn. By examining these advances, researchers can further optimize the various opportunities that technology provides. The Handbook of Research on Human Development in the Digital Age is a pivotal reference source presenting the latest scholarly research on the impact of technology on the population through different theories and perspectives. Featuring extensive coverage on a broad range of topics such as cyberbullying, mobile technology, and social skills development,

• Author : Tareq Ahram,Christianne Falcão
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release Date : 2020-07-01
• ISBN : 9783030518288

This book addresses emerging issues in usability, interface design, human–computer interaction, user experience and assistive technology. It highlights research aimed at understanding human interactions with products, services and systems and focuses on finding effective approaches for improving the user experience. It also discusses key issues in designing and providing assistive devices and services for individuals with disabilities or impairment, offering them support with mobility, communication, positioning, environmental control and daily living. The book covers modeling as well as innovative

• Author : Ivonne Audirac
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release Date : 1997-04-04
• ISBN : 0471152331

A wide-ranging exploration of the issues shaping development inrural North America for the years ahead This unique volume presents guidelines for dealing with theproblems of development in rural areas, with coverage thatencompasses theory, strategic planning and policy implementation,and practical experience. It contains an in-depth examination ofthe problems faced by rural American towns, communities, andfamilies, and it explores a range of innovative solutions based onthe concepts of sustainable use of indigenous talents andresources. Contributions by leading experts and seasoned practitionersrepresent

• Author : Pilar Mercader-Moyano
• Publisher : Springer
• Release Date : 2017-03-17
• ISBN : 9783319514420

This book provides an overview of the environmental problems that arise from construction activity, focusing on refurbishment as an alternative to the current crisis in the construction sector, as well as on measures designed to minimize the effects on the environment. Furthermore, it offers professionals insights into alternative eco-efficient solutions using new materials to minimize environmental impacts and offers solutions that they can incorporate into their own designs and buildings. It also demonstrates best practices in the cooperation between various

• Author : Jonathan Chapman
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release Date : 2017-05-08
• ISBN : 9781317435921

As a cultivated form of invention, product design is a deeply human phenomenon that enables us to shape, modify and alter the world around us – for better or worse. The recent emergence of the sustainability imperative in product design compels us to recalibrate the parameters of good design in an unsustainable age. Written by designers, for designers, the Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Product Design presents the first systematic overview of the burgeoning field of sustainable product design. Brimming with intelligent