INF9591 – Advancements in interaction design

Course content

The course approaches interaction design as a multidisciplinary field, emphasizing the understanding of diverse design practices. It moves beyond research methods used in human-centered design and shaping of digital technology for people’s use to include other approaches, e.g., design thinking and reflexive design practices. In addition, human values, feasibility, viability and sustainability in design, are discussed in greater detail. The course uses studio approach, that is, emersion in a design with technology practice full time. Design practices in this class are all of collaborative nature, in teams (not just a group, but a team that gets the job done), aimed at being a transformative experience in itself.

Learning outcome

After completing INF9591 you will be able to:

  1. Learn and understand the difference between diverse design practices, both from HCID and those from design disciplines.
  2. Learn what it means to be a reflexive practitioner and you will be able to work as one.
  3. Make appropriate decisions around choices of design methods.
  4. Understand what makes a good design team.
  5. Learn about group creativity.
  6. Work more effectively in multidisciplinary interaction design teams.
  7. Set up an exhibit, including the design of the exhibit space and showg the results of the course work in some public space.
  8. Learn how to formulate and argue your views and reflections around interaction design practice or other topics that the course covered. This will be done by co-authoring a paper or an publishable essay

Admission

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

10 students can be admitted. PhD students will be prioritized as followed:

1) PhD-students at the Department of Informatics with INF9591 on their approved study plan and having passed INF4060 or equivalent.

2) PhD-students at the Department of Informatics and having passed INF4060 or equivalent.

4) PhD-students at the Department of Informatics

5) Other qualified PhD-students

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