There's no denying that mobile devices have revolutionized the way we live and interact. With millions of apps at our fingertips, it's essential to create user experiences that are intuitive, engaging, and most importantly, effective. In "There's Not an App for That," Simon Robinson, Gary Marsden, and Matt Jones dive into the world of mobile user experience (UX) design, providing valuable insights and practical guidance for creating exceptional app experiences.

The book delves into various aspects of mobile UX, from evaluating current approaches to thinking outside the screen. You'll explore how apps are used, why they're used, and what makes them successful or unsuccessful. Special sections on challenging your approach and a series of questions to critique and evaluate designs will help you develop a more nuanced understanding of mobile UX.

Throughout the book, the authors draw inspiration from real-world products, showcasing how existing technologies can be combined in innovative ways. They also explore far-out mobile experiences of the future, providing practical pointers and action items to apply to your day-to-day work.

About the Authors

Simon Robinson is a renowned expert in mobile user experience design, with a passion for creating intuitive and engaging interfaces.

Gary Marsden was a pioneer in human-computer interaction (HCI) for development, recognized for his work in mobile interface design and ICT for development. Sadly, he passed away on December 27, 2013.

Matt Jones is a professor of computer science at Swansea University, with research focuses on human-centered computing, particularly in the context of mobile and ubiquitous computing.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers In
  • Publication date: 18 December 2014
  • Edition: Illustrated
  • Language: English
  • Print length: 448 pages
  • ISBN-10: 0124166911
  • ISBN-13: 978-0124166912

Customer Reviews

The book has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with many praising the well-illustrated examples and actionable tips.

Top review from Singapore:

Many well-illustrated examples with actionable tips!