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MODULE 2
UNIT 4 INTERACTION DESIGN
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Objectives
3.0 Main Content
3.1 Interaction Design
3.2 User-Centered Interaction Design
3.3 History of Interaction Design
3.4 Relationship With User Interaction Design
3.5 Interaction Design Methodologies
3.6 Aspects of Interaction Design
3.7 Interaction Design Domains
4.0 Conclusion
5.0 Summary
6.0 Tutor Marked Assignment
7.0 Further Reading and Other Resources
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This course guide will introduce you to Interaction design. User-Centered Interaction
design will also be discussed. The history, relationship, methodologies and various
aspects of User-Centered Interaction Design will also be explained. Interaction design
domains will also be discussed.
2.0 OBJECTIVES
By the end this unit, you should be able to:
Explain interaction Design and user-Centered Interaction Design.
Discuss the history, relationship and methodologies of Interaction Design.
Have good knowledge of the various aspect of User-Centered Interaction Design.
Describe Interaction design domains.
3.0 MAIN CONTENT
3.1 INTERACTION DESIGN
Interaction Design (IxD) is the discipline of defining the behavior of products and
systems that a user can interact with. The practice typically centers on complex
technology systems such as software, mobile devices, and other electronic devices.
However, it can also apply to other types of products and services, and even
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