Mobile computing is the use of mobile devices to perform computing tasks while on the go—and without a fixed physical link. These devices include smartphones, tablets and wearable technology. They let …

A visual history of mobile computing One of the things that makes mobile computing an interesting topic of research and design is that the area is strongly driven by innovation, characterised by rapidly …

Mobile computing is the cutting edge frontier of technology in society today. It’s perhaps worth considering the path we took to get where we are and to examine where we are going with mobile …

Context-aware computing literature also has several definitions and explanations of what context is. The following are prominent examples that highlight the basic understanding shared in the community.

Human-computer interaction (HCI) is a multidisciplinary field of study focusing on the design of computer technology and, in particular, the interaction between humans (the users) and computers. While …

What is Mobile-First? In the mobile-first design approach, you start your design process with mobile users in mind first and then scale up to larger screen sizes. This means you prioritize the mobile …

Applying general systems theory to the evolution of computing gives the computing levels shown in Figure 1.3, where a computing system can be studied as a mechanical system, a software system, a …

Design mobile UX for efficiency: Focus on simplicity, easy navigation, and minimal user input to enhance interactions for users on the move.

Wearable computing is the study or practice of inventing, designing, building, or using miniature body-borne computational and sensory devices. Wearable computers may be worn under, over, or in …

The Take Away The third wave of computing—Ubiquitous Computing—brings new opportunities as well as challenges for us as UX designers. Responsive and adaptive design are one way in which we can …