The design of systems to engage adolescents in professional mental health services

Abstract

Human Computer Interaction (HCI) studies the interaction between people and computers. User-centred design (UCD), design which places the user at the centre of the development process, has become the dominant focus within the field. Many user-centred techniques have been developed to support the design and evaluation of systems. Recent years have seen the expansion of UCD in diverse fields, including learner-centred design, child centred-design and assistive design. The evaluation of user-centred systems usually involves observing these systems in use.