This Book focuses on the crucial aspects of usability, user experience (UX), and inclusive design in the context of the growing prevalence of interactive systems in our daily lives. It underscores the significance of usability and addresses the necessity of making interactive products accessible and user-friendly for a diverse spectrum of users. This is achieved by delving into both theoretical and practical aspects, encompassing various topics, including usability and user experience, the design process, the collaboration between HCI Design and Software Engineering, web and mobile design, aesthetics, information visualization, information architecture and navigation design, along with relevant guidelines and standards.

Moreover, it tackles the contemporary issue of persuasive interfaces that has arisen in the realm of UX. In the context of inclusive design, the book dedicates chapters to cross-cultural design and to designing for specific user groups, including children, older adults and individuals with disabilities.

The book contains 14 chapters, written by 43 authors. The book includes 114 figures, 57 tables, and 1,653 references for documenting and providing supporting data to the presented and discussed information.