Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction
Designing for Cognitive Alignment
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Robert Atkinson
- Language: English
Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction: Designing for Cognitive Alignment covers the fundamentals of human-computer interaction (HCI), usability, and user-centred design. It pro… Read more
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Description
Description
Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction: Designing for Cognitive Alignment covers the fundamentals of human-computer interaction (HCI), usability, and user-centred design. It provides a holistic and engaging exploration of HCI by integrating historical perspectives, behavioural and cognitive insights, neuroscientific principles, and advanced technological tools. This comprehensive approach ensures graduate students and undergraduate not only understand the theoretical frameworks but also see their practical applications in real-world scenarios. The pedagogy emphasizes interactive learning, critical thinking, and iterative design processes, making the content accessible and engaging for both novices and advanced learners. This book also discusses contemporary challenges such as dark patterns and surveillance capitalism, and offers an understanding of the ethics and code of conduct to enable the student and practitioner take their thinking and designs forward into the marketplace in a responsible way.
Key features
Key features
- Offers a mix of foundational theories, practical applications, and the latest advances in HCI, ensuring relevance to current and future technological landscapes
- Covers emerging trends, advanced tools, and practical applications, providing a richer, more integrated approach to learning and applying HCI principles
- Provides real-world examples and case studies, to give practical insights and demonstrating the impact of HCI in various industries
- Discusses the latest trends such as augmented intelligence, brain-computer interfaces, and explainable AI, preparing readers for the future landscape of HCI
- Includes a discussion on ethics to address contemporary challenges such as dark patterns and surveillance capitalism
- Incorporates hands-on design tools, user research techniques, and expert evaluation methodologies to foster practical skills and critical thinking
Readership
Readership
Graduate students and undergraduates in human-computer interaction, computer science, informatics, psychology, and related disciplines.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Part 1: Cognitive Grounding: Architecture of Alignment
1. Foundations: From Usability to Cognitive Alignment
2. Conditioned by Design: The Behavioral Architecture of Digital Platforms
3. From Perception to Anticipation: The Cognitive Architecture of Interaction
4. From Networks to Regulation: The Neurobiological Architecture of Stability
Part 2: Designing for Cognitive and Emotional Alignment
5. Modeling Cognition: Thresholds for Alignment
6. Narrative Scaffolds: Designing for Continuity
7. Design Thinking: Sustaining Alignment under Uncertainty
8. Prototyping as Rehearsal for Alignment
Part 3: Evaluating Alignment in Practice
9. Expert Review: Early Safeguards for Alignment
10. Usability Testing: Anticipating Strain and Resilience
11. Quantitative Evidence: Signals of Alignment
12. Qualitative Evidence: Anchoring Meaning
Part 4: Governing Cognitive Contracts: Time, Prediction, Sovereignty, Stewardship
13. Temporal Accountability: Governing the Rhythms of Time
14. Predictive Accountability: Governing Futures
15. Cognitive Sovereignty: The Right to Reflection
16. Professional Stewardship: Sustaining Cognitive Alignment
1. Foundations: From Usability to Cognitive Alignment
2. Conditioned by Design: The Behavioral Architecture of Digital Platforms
3. From Perception to Anticipation: The Cognitive Architecture of Interaction
4. From Networks to Regulation: The Neurobiological Architecture of Stability
Part 2: Designing for Cognitive and Emotional Alignment
5. Modeling Cognition: Thresholds for Alignment
6. Narrative Scaffolds: Designing for Continuity
7. Design Thinking: Sustaining Alignment under Uncertainty
8. Prototyping as Rehearsal for Alignment
Part 3: Evaluating Alignment in Practice
9. Expert Review: Early Safeguards for Alignment
10. Usability Testing: Anticipating Strain and Resilience
11. Quantitative Evidence: Signals of Alignment
12. Qualitative Evidence: Anchoring Meaning
Part 4: Governing Cognitive Contracts: Time, Prediction, Sovereignty, Stewardship
13. Temporal Accountability: Governing the Rhythms of Time
14. Predictive Accountability: Governing Futures
15. Cognitive Sovereignty: The Right to Reflection
16. Professional Stewardship: Sustaining Cognitive Alignment
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Robert Atkinson
Dr Robert Atkinson is the Associate Professor of Computer Science in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence at Arizona State University, with a background in cognitive science, psychology, and neuroscience. His work focuses on the intersection of these fields with technology. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Science from the University of Wisconsin, and has published over 60 academic papers in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings across diverse fields, including computer science, psychology, data science, educational technology, human systems engineering, and informatics.
Affiliations and expertise
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA