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Perspectives on Interaction Design Patterns
The University of Brighton's Design Patterns Group is currently in
negotiation with a publisher for the development of an edited volume on
Design Patterns and their Applications in HCI and beyond. The aim of this
book is to stop and reflect on how far patterns have come since they first
started to become popular outside the Software Engineering community, and to
debate some of the contentious issues that exist around their use. We will
not be concentrating on Software Engineering patterns: this community is
already well catered for and is rather special. The focus will be on the use
of patterns in Human Computer Interaction, Computer Supported Cooperative
Work and beyond, with the emphasis on mapping out the various domains where
patterns are being used and discussing the key issues in the application of
the patterns idea beyond architecture and SE.
We would like to encourage expressions of interest from individuals and
groups who might contribute to this collection. The following is indicative
list of the types of topic we would like to see covered:
Background and theory (Chapters 20 pages max)
* History of pattern language from Alexander to object oriented
software design and onwards
* Pattern Theory
* Patterns and pattern languages
* Values and patterns - the ethical underpinnings of patterns
* Legal issues - who do patterns belong to?
The use of design patterns in application areas and domains (Short Chapters,
10 pages max)
* Interaction Design for different application types and platforms:
Web, mobile applications, games, iTV
* Prototyping
* Virtual reality
* Documentation
* Interactive buildings
* Project management
* Community networks
Practical pattern making and use (Chapters 20 pages max)
* Pattern making workshops and shepherding
* Pattern formats and presentation
* Usability of patterns
* Storing and retrieving patterns
* Patterns for capturing project team design knowledge
* Describing contexts of use for the design team
* Patterns for communication in interdisciplinary projects
* Teaching with patterns
This list isn't exhaustive and we'd welcome other angles. However, it's
unlikely that individual patterns or pattern collections will be
appropriate, except as illustrative examples. We would like to make the
development as collaborative as possible. For instance, two people writing
on the same topic may be asked to merge their contributions or to engage in
a direct dialogue.
If you feel you would like to contribute, please send a summary of the
likely content of your chapter (500 words max) to [log in to unmask]
by Monday August 15th 2005.
Full chapters will be due by February 2006.
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Dr Lyn Pemberton
Award Leader BSc Digital Media Development
* CMIS, University of Brighton, Lewes Rd, Brighton, BN2 4GJ
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