Overview

This topic explores the notion of designing interactive interfaces with the user in mind. It addresses the concepts of user testing, interviewing techniques, prototyping, and heuristic evaluation of hand-held devices, Web and installations. From this, students will be able to recognise, evaluate, and design interactive devices following sound usability principles.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Provide students with an understanding of the core concepts of user-centred interaction design as it applies to industry standards
  • Allow students to acquire a working vocabulary relevant to understanding user-centred interaction design
  • Have students become familiar with a range of interactive interfaces and their usability issues

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate familiarity with the core concepts of user-centred interaction design as it applies to industry standards
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Understand and apply a working vocabulary relevant to understanding user-centred interaction design
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Understand and apply a working knowledge of a range of interactive interfaces and their usability issues

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Assumed knowledge

A general aptitude for working with interactive technology.