Chapter One Designing for Emotion Reflection

In PR Pubs we’ve begun reading a book called Designing for Emotion, and this week we read chapter one.

One thing that I agree with in chapter one of this book is the idea that an interface must evolve. If it doesn’t, then the interface may no longer connect with the needs of the user. I’ve always wondered why apps always have so many updates, but I realize now that they are simply keeping up with our needs.

One thing that I disagree with from chapter one is what the user wants out of an interface. The author, Aarron Walter, says that interfaces must be both usable and pleasurable. I definitely think that it is beneficial if interfaces are both usable and pleasurable, however, depending on the interface, I don’t think they are both necessary. If it’s an interface that I have to use, I don’t really care if it is pleasurable as well as usable. On the other hand, if it’s an interface I’m choosing to use, I probably will only choose it if it is both usable and pleasurable.

This book has been interesting and educational so far and I’m looking forward to reading the rest of it!