Interface and Interaction Design
Human Computer Interaction Institute, Carnegie Mellon University

An interface is the dialogue between a person and a designed object. The interface creates an experience for its user by communicating how that object is to be used. Interaction design is the process of creating interfaces that define the behavior of the designed object, encompassing both usability and aesthetic dimensions of the artifact. In particular, Interaction Design is concerned with the integration of the designed object or service into its ecology of use to add benefits to the users’ experiences. In this course, issues that pertain to the design of visual, multimodal and tangible interfaces will be introduced. The class will focus on elements of the larger interaction design process including basic design principles, information architecture and navigation, brainstorming and needs analysis methods, and lo-fidelity prototype development.

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Course Syllabus & Materials available upon request
PROJECT 1: To Err is Human: breakdowns in design
PROJECT 2: (Sight, Cite, Site) Your Pandemonium: designing for complex information systems
La Migra: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services- Ricardo Marquez Golf Tips on the Green - Bryon Crowe Discount International Travel Information Displays - Gregory Mueller
PROJECT 3: Urban Nomad: Interfaces for Connecting People and Information in Public Spaces Eco-Information Display for 407 S. Craig Street and the University Center Green Room
In collaboration with the Brad Hochberg from the Carnegie Mellon University Facilities Management department and the School of Computer Science, students in my section of IID, Spring 200, had the opportunity to brainstorm ideas and design prototypes that support the Promoting Green Practices at CMU initiative. The facility management team continues to be interested in further investigation and implimentation of some of the students concepts for promoting green practices on the Carnegie Mellon University campus and neighboring community. Three group colllaborative projects were proposed to the Facilities Management Team.
The University Center Green Room 2.0
407 S. Craig Street Window Display
Eco-Aware Ambient Interfaces for the Office and Home