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What best defines interaction design?
What best defines interaction design?
- Creating designs that ignore user experience.
- Designing products for aesthetic appeal only.
- The art of facilitating interactions between humans through products and services. (correct)
- Focusing solely on the technical aspects of product development.
Which term is NOT commonly associated with interaction design?
Which term is NOT commonly associated with interaction design?
- User interface design
- Cost engineering (correct)
- Experience design
- Web design
How does interaction design prioritize user experience?
How does interaction design prioritize user experience?
- By assuming all users are the same.
- By limiting user feedback in the design process.
- By enforcing rigid design guidelines without user input.
- By conducting user research to understand requirements. (correct)
What aspect distinguishes interaction design from traditional software engineering?
What aspect distinguishes interaction design from traditional software engineering?
What is a crucial step in the iterative process of interaction design?
What is a crucial step in the iterative process of interaction design?
In what way is interaction design described as multidisciplinary?
In what way is interaction design described as multidisciplinary?
Which statement reflects a misconception regarding user-centered design?
Which statement reflects a misconception regarding user-centered design?
What role does evaluation play in the interaction design process?
What role does evaluation play in the interaction design process?
What is a fundamental reason why designers must focus on users?
What is a fundamental reason why designers must focus on users?
Which of the following is NOT one of Don Norman's six principles of designing interactions?
Which of the following is NOT one of Don Norman's six principles of designing interactions?
What does the principle of visibility in design refer to?
What does the principle of visibility in design refer to?
How does affordance contribute to design?
How does affordance contribute to design?
Which of the following best describes the principle of mapping?
Which of the following best describes the principle of mapping?
Why is feedback important in interaction design?
Why is feedback important in interaction design?
What is a common user-centric goal for design mentioned in the content?
What is a common user-centric goal for design mentioned in the content?
Which method is NOT listed for understanding users?
Which method is NOT listed for understanding users?
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Study Notes
What is Interaction Design?
- Designing interfaces for communication and human interaction in everyday life
- Focuses on both the "how" and "way" we interact with technology
- An umbrella term encompassing many terms like web design, user experience design, and user interface design
- Analogy to architects - interaction design is about creating spaces and flows for interaction, whereas engineers focus on practical aspects of implementation
Importance of the User
- Design should be user-centric, prioritizing the user's needs and experience
- Understanding the user is crucial, and this can be achieved through user research, prototyping, and evaluations
Design Principles
- Don Norman's six principles for designing interactions:
- Visibility: Clear and visible options for users to understand what they can do and how to access features.
- Feedback: Immediate and clear communication to ensure users are aware of their actions' outcomes.
- Affordance: The relationship between an object's appearance and how it's used should be intuitive (e.g., a coffee mug).
- Mapping: Controls closely resemble their effects (e.g., a vertical scrollbar).
- Constraints: Design elements that limit user actions to prevent errors and guide behavior.
- Consistency: Maintain consistent design patterns and conventions for a predictable and easy-to-use experience.
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