Interaction Design Specialization

Learn fundamental principles of visual design so that you can effectively organize and present information with your interfaces

Learn how social computing can create collaboration experiences that go beyond what’s possible face to face

Learn how to design technologies that bring people joy, rather than frustration

Learn principles of perception and cognition that inform effective interaction design

Learn relevant fundamentals of human motor performance, perception, and cognition that inform effective interaction design

Learn several techniques for rapidly prototyping (such as Wizard of Oz Prototyping) and evaluating multiple interface alternatives -- and why rapid prototyping and comparative evaluation are essential to excellent interaction design