Designing the User Experience of Game Development Tools

By David Lightbown

Book Overview

This book explains how to improve the user experience of game development tools. The first part of the book explains why the user experience of game tools must be improved and shows readers how to get buy-in from their teams. The second part introduces the concept of user-centered design. Ideal for anyone who makes, uses, or benefits from game development tools, the book presents complex concepts in a manner that is accessible to those new to user experience design.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 148224019X
• ISBN13: 9781482240191
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: A K PETERS
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

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