Course content

The course gives a basic introduction to the research area Tangible Interaction and provides an overview of basic literature and important frameworks within TI. The course gives the students a basis for writing their Master theses using or exploring TI as an interaction mechanism. The course emphasizes a theoretical understanding of TI as a research area within HCI. Much of the course work is focused on experiments with different aspects of the TI field. Every year a particular topic is given for the students to explore through a project that lasts most of the five weeks of this intensive course.

Learning outcome

After completing this course you are able to

  • Explain important concepts and frameworks within TI
  • Describe the physical aspects of design and use of IT
  • Build physical prototypes in order to explore design ideas
  • Explain how prototypes can be used as design tools
  • Analyse and use feedback from design critique in further desi