Dissertation in the field of graphic design: M.Soc. Harri Heikkilä
The dissertation explores the problems related to electronic books and creates solutions to them.
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M.Soc Harri Heikkilä will defend his dissertation Tämä ei ole kirja. Sähkökirjan valtavirtaistumisen haasteet on Thursday 13 April 2017.
Opponent: PhD, prof. Jaakko Suominen, University of Turku
Custos: prof. Teemu Leinonen, Aalto University Department of Media.
The discussion will be in Finnish.
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THIS IS NOT A BOOK- Challenges in mainstreaming of e-books
This doctoral thesis examines the problems in digitalisation of books and mainstreaming of e-books, and proposes solutions for them.
One required condition for the diffusion of technology is the stabilisation of innovation. In the case of e-books, the debate on the model of an e-book is still on-going.
Heikkilä believes that technology criticism is an important element in the development of information technology. Technology is created by humans to humans and evolution is based on mutual dialogue. Feedback is crucial, but is not always present. Too often the users blame themselves of the problems in technology.
The dissertation includes the first large-scale Finnish e-book study review and analysis of the e-book development. Analysis is supported by expert interviews.
The evolvement of user groups in e-books has not previously been sufficiently taken into account, although the changing of user groups is an integral part of the diffusion of technology. Different user groups have different needs. The early majority is more pragmatic than the technically oriented early adopters.
According to the dissertation, it is beneficial to look at the e-books platform, which will or will not meet the needs of the early majority, but at the same time meets the societal needs and finds a successful way to integrate the tradition of the book.
As a result, the research also proposes a possible solution modelled by the research findings. This new e-book concept is also part of the discussion of the future shape of the e-book.
WELCOME!
The dissertation notice and the published dissertation are placed for public display at the Learning Hub Arabia (Hämeentie 135 C, 5th floor, room 570), at latest 10 days before the defence date.