After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

• understand fundamental principles and guidelines for user interface design and interaction design and apply them for analytical and creative purposes
• apply fundamental principles of visual design for analytical and creative purposes
• utilize established design tools for designing user interfaces
• follow and apply established processes, methods and techniques for designing user interfaces.

This course comprises of lectures and assignments. The theory and basics presented during the lectures will be applied in the completion of the practical assignments.

The lectures comprise of:

• Introduction to user interface design
• Introduction to basic design concepts and design principles
• Methods, processes, and tools for successful interface and interaction design
• Historical development and breakthroughs in the field of human-computer interaction
• Current trends and novel interaction concepts and interfaces

This course comprises of lectures and assignments. The theory and basics presented during the lectures will be applied in the completion of the practical assignments.

The lectures comprise of:

• Introduction to user interface design
• Introduction to basic design concepts and design principles
• Methods, processes, and tools for successful interface and interaction design
• Historical development and breakthroughs in the field of human-computer interaction
• Current trends and novel interaction concepts and interfaces

At the end of the term, there's a written exam. In addition, there are three practical assignments (some of which to be completed in small groups).

Effort for the student (ECTS-Breakdown)

• Introduction, lectures and presence: 20h
• Self study (exercises, preparation for written exam): 53h
• Written exam: 2h

Total: 75 hours (3 ECTS)

If you have any questions, please contact iixd@inso.tuwien.ac.at.

• 3 practical assignments (some of which to be completed in small groups).
• Written exam at the end of the term.

• Norman, Donald (2013): The Design of Everyday Things. Basic Books.
• Norman, Donald (2005): Emotional Design. Basic Books.
• Saffer, Dan (2009): Designing for Interaction. New Riders.
• Buxton, Bill (2007): Sketching User Experiences. Morgan Kaufmann.
• Dix, Alan et al. (2003): Human-Computer Interaction, 3rd Edition. Pearson.