Introduction to Interaction Design

ABOUT THE COURSE:This course offers understanding of human interaction with the digital media, which is a fast-growing and multi-disciplinary field of Industrial Design. Interaction with Technology is a part of our everyday lifestyle. How fluid this human-computer interaction is, enhances the user´s experience and efficiency. Students will learn the methodology for this highly iterative process to create more meaningful and usable products. The concept of smart, wearable, extended reality and multimodal interfaces will also be explored.INTENDED AUDIENCE: B.Des./ M.Des./ B.Arch./ M.Arch students and design profession related researchers and practitioners.INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Interaction Design companies/Industry, User Interface Design companies/Industry, Industrial Design Companies/ Industry

Week 1: Introduction to Interaction Design and basics of User Experience, Accessibility and Usability conceptsWeek 2:The Methodology and Process of Interaction DesignWeek 3:Integrating the Design Process: Conceptual models, Theories, Framework and Interaction typesWeek 4:Case studies and best practices