Chapter 3. Personality

Our lasting relationships center around the unique qualities and perspectives we all possess. We call it personality. Through our personalities, we express the entire gamut of human emotion. Personality is the mysterious force that attracts us to certain people and repels us from others. Because personality greatly influences our decision-making process, it can be a powerful tool in design.

Personality Is the Platform for Emotion

Interface design lives within a broader category called Human-Computer Interaction, or HCI, sitting among the disciplines of computer science, behavioral science, and design. HCI specialists ...

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