May 1, 2024
Updated June 26, 2025
16 minute read
An Introduction to User Engagement
User engagement describes the extent, depth, and quality of a user's interaction with a digital product, service, or community. It's a measure of how captivating and valuable an offering is, reflected in how actively users participate with it. In essence, it’s about creating experiences that are not just functional but also compelling enough to keep users returning and interacting meaningfully.
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Reading list
We've selected 11 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
User Engagement.
Explores the psychological factors that drive user engagement with digital media. It provides insights into how to design and develop more engaging online experiences.
Explores the use of gamification techniques to increase user engagement in educational and business settings. It provides practical guidance on how to design and implement effective gamification strategies.
Explores the science of habit formation and how it can be applied to increase user engagement. It provides insights into how to create habits that lead to more productive and fulfilling online experiences.
Explores the concept of the attention economy and how it is shaping the way we live and work. It provides insights into how to capture and retain user attention in a world where there is an endless amount of content competing for our attention.
Practical guide for solo practitioners who are responsible for conducting user research and designing user experiences. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to conduct user research, analyze data, and design effective user experiences.
Must-read for anyone who wants to develop a successful online product or service. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to use the lean startup methodology to test ideas, build prototypes, and get feedback from users.
Explores the role of emotion in product design. It provides insights into how to design products that are both useful and emotionally appealing.
Is a经典that explores the challenges that established companies face when they try to innovate. It provides insights into how to overcome the innovator's dilemma and stay ahead of the competition.
Must-read for anyone who wants to market and sell technology products. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to cross the chasm between early adopters and mainstream customers.
Practical guide to web usability. It provides simple, easy-to-follow tips on how to make websites more user-friendly.
Classic in the field of design. It provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of good design.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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