The Cognition of Interaction: Examining the Psychology of Interaction and Usable Designs
- Presentation
- User Experience
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Prof. Dr. Kirk St.Amant
- Louisiana Tech University
Contents
This presentation examines psychological factors affecting how individuals interact with designs. The presenter reviews cognitive processes influencing how users transition from one interface, page, or site to another when interacting with a design and related usability expectations for interactive contexts. Attendees will learn how to identify and address such expectations when designing technical communication products.
Takeaways
The psychological factors influencing how individuals interact with designs when transitioning from one interface, page, or site to the next and how to research and design for such expectations.
Prior knowledge
No prior knowledge of topic needed.
Speaker
Prof. Dr. Kirk St.Amant
- Louisiana Tech University
Biography
Kirk St.Amant is the Eunice C. Williamson Chair in Technical Communication at Louisiana Tech University and is a member of the University’s Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Science (CBERS). Kirk serves as the Director of Louisiana Tech’s Center for Health and Medical Communication (CHMC) and is also an Adjunct Professor of Health and Medical Communication with the University of Limerick and a Research Fellow in User Experience Design with the University of Strasbourg. He researches how cognition affects usability and design with a focus on international health and medical settings and on international online education.
Kirk St.Amant is the Eunice C. Williamson Chair in Technical Communication at Louisiana Tech University and is a member of the University’s Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Science (CBERS). Kirk serves as the Director of Louisiana Tech’s Center for Health and Medical Communication (CHMC) and is also an Adjunct Professor of Health and Medical Communication with the University of Limerick and a Research Fellow in User Experience Design with the University of Strasbourg. He researches how cognition affects usability and design with a focus on international health and medical settings and on international online education.
