Emotions, Motives, Individuals, and Cultures in Interaction

Abstract

Cognitive aspects of the human mind form the foundations of solving usability problems. However, being able to use a technology is not the only critical psychological question in the design of successful HTI. In addition to understanding users' capabilities, it is equally important to comprehend their preferences and what they want to accomplish with the help of technologies. Knowledge of the dynamic mind---in particular human emotions, motives, and personality---helps address such `liking and wanting' concerns in HTI design.