In recent years, mobile technology has been one of the major growth areas in computing. Designing the user interface for mobile applications, however, is a very complex undertaking which is made even more challenging by the rapid technological developments in mobile hardware. Mobile human-computer interaction, unlike desktop-based interaction, must be cognizant of a variety of complex contextual factors affecting both users and technology.

The Handbook of Research on User Interface Design and Evaluation provides students, researchers, educators, and practitioners with a compendium of research on the key issues surrounding the design and evaluation of mobile user interfaces, such as the physical environment and social context in which a mobile device is being used and the impact of multitasking behavior typically exhibited by mobile-device users. Compiling the expertise of over 150 leading experts from 26 countries, this exemplary reference tool will make an indispensable addition to every library collection.

• 64 authoritative contributions by 159 of the world’s leading experts in user interface design and evaluation for mobile technology from 26 countries
• Comprehensive coverage of each specific topic, highlighting recent trends and describing the latest advances in the field
• More than 2,200 references to existing literature and research on user interface design
• A compendium of over 500 key terms with detailed definitions
• Organized by topic and indexed, making it a convenient method of reference for all IT/IS scholars and professionals
• Cross-referencing of key terms, figures, and information pertinent to user interface design