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The central tenet of HCI is to ensure that software and hardware design supports users doing their tasks. Most of the papers in this Special Issue go one step beyond designing for usability — they also address design issues related to supporting human values. As computer usage becomes more diverse both in terms of the range of users and types of applications, human values such as democracy will become increasingly important and controversial, especially, as the number of people coming onto the Internet increases. For example, the issue of computer haves and have nots is well known, but governments are only just starting to think through its implications in terms of future policy. In addition, understanding users' affective responses to systems and how emotions are conveyed across networks is starting to gain designers' attention. Brenda Laurel's company, Purple Moon, is a clear example of the perceived need of designing to support users' emotional needs, in this case, teenage girls. |
