Interaction Design (10cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

At the end of this course a student
- understand the principles of interaction design
- is able to utilize various technologies related to user testing, prototyping, interface design and information design

Execution methods

Lectures, exercises, demos, group work and presentations. Lectures and work during the class 55 hours, individual work 80 hours.

Accomplishment methods

Attendance to lectures, excercises in class and at home, lecture diary and participation to group works.

Content

Interaction Design deals designing something which is between humans and machines. This course discusses interaction design on a broad level, not only graphical user interfaces. Group work is done in various fields: e.g physical interaction, touch-screen technology, AR, VR and XR, sensor-based computing. Examples of user-centered design and usability principles and usability testing methods are presented. The course is taught together with the Industrial Design and their advanced production / Interaction Design -course.

Materials

Bill Moggridge: Designing Interactions
More information about literature during the class

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail: The performance is very incomplete or incorrect, or contains significant misunderstandings.

1-2: Performance is narrow, superficial, or poorly matched to assignment. The performance is limited to listing things in isolation, or dealing with things unilaterally. Execution may contain errors or ambiguities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Performance corresponds to assignment, demonstrates understanding and the ability to analyze and justify. The whole picture has been formed, but there may be shortcomings.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The performance outlines a broad entity and the knowledge can be applied multidimensionally or placed in different contexts. Performance demonstrates independent grip and insight. Performance is an intact entity that includes justified self-thinking or critical reflection. The answer is well written or implemented.

Qualifications

Basic understanding of the design field and design tools