Human Systems Interface

Catalog description

The emphasis of this course is the design of the human-systems interface. The fundamental concepts of human-systems interaction and user centered design thinking are taught, through working in teams on an interaction design project, supported by lectures, readings, and discussions. The variety of evaluation methods and design principles of usable and appropriate system interfaces are introduced based on psychological, social, and technical analysis. Topics will include usability and affordances, direct manipulation, systematic design methods, user conceptual models and interface metaphors, design languages and genres, human cognitive models, physical ergonomics, information and interactivity structures, and design tools and environments. Offered: Fall.