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James Pannafino is an associate professor at Millersville University, Pennsylvania in the Art and Design Department where he teaches graphic and interactive design courses.Before teaching at the college level, James worked as both a graphic and interactive designer in the professional field. His research interests include interactive design fundamentals,interdisciplinary design, visual storytelling and digital narrative forms. James recently published Interdisciplinary Interaction Design: A Visual Guide to Basic Theories, Models and Ideas for Thinking and Designing for Interactive Web Design and Digital Device Experiences. The book is a starting point for creating a visual language to enhance the understanding of interdisciplinary theories within interaction design. The book uses concise descriptions, visual metaphors and comparative diagrams to explain each term’s meaning. Many ideas in the book are based on timeless principles that will function in varying contexts. www.interdisciplinaryinteractiondesign.com.