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INTER-DESIGN.AE1
Interaction Design
Learn the skills and knowledge required to design user-friendly digital experiences.
- Practice in 10 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 16 Interactive Lessons and 118 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 301 Practice Test Questions and 1 Full Length Tests
Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access
10 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
16Interactive Lessons
118Topics
10LiveLab
301Practice Test Questions
102Flashcards
102Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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The Interaction Design training course equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to create user-friendly interfaces that are efficient and effective. Learn about the fundamentals of Interaction Design, from understanding the core principles to mastering advanced techniques for data analysis and evaluation, you'll gain a holistic perspective on the entire design process. The course curriculum focuses on core concepts including definitions, goals, and principles of interaction design, including the importance of people-centered design and accessibility. You’ll discover the step-by-step approach to interaction design, from conceptualization and prototyping to evaluation and iteration. You’ll be exploring resources to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in interaction design.
- Conduct interviews and surveys to observe user behavior
- Create user personas by assessing quantitative and qualitative data
- Create sitemaps and wireframes by organizing information in a clear way
- Design user interfaces (UI) that are visually appealing and easy to use
- Expertise in utilizing color theory, typography, and layout principles
- Create low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes with tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
- Identify usability issues by conducting usability tests
- Analyze test results for making design improvements
Course Highlights
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16 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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10 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
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301 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
16 Interactive Lessons · 118 topics01 What is Interaction Design? 11 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Good and Poor Design
- Switching to Digital
- What to Design
- What Is Interaction Design?
- People-Centered Design
- Understanding People
- Accessibility and Inclusiveness
- Usability and User Experience Goals
- Summary
- Further Reading
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
02 The Process of Interaction Design 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- What Is Involved in Interaction Design?
- Some Practical Issues
- Summary
- Further Reading
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Conceptualizing Interaction 8 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Conceptualizing Interaction
- Conceptual Models
- Interface Metaphors
- Interaction Types
- Paradigms, Visions, Challenges, Theories, Models, and Frameworks
- Summary
- Further Reading
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Cognitive Aspects 5 topics +
- Introduction
- What Is Cognition?
- Cognitive Frameworks
- Summary
- Further Reading
05 Social Interaction 8 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Being Social
- Face-to-Face Conversations
- Remote Collaboration and Communication
- Co-Presence
- Social Games
- Summary
- Further Reading
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Emotional Interaction 8 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Emotions and Behavior
- Expressive Interfaces: Aesthetic or Annoying?
- Affective Computing and Emotional AI
- Persuasive Technologies and Behavioral Change
- Anthropomorphism
- Summary
- Further Reading
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Interfaces 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Interface Types
- Natural User Interfaces and Beyond
- Which Interface?
- Summary
- Further Reading
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Data Gathering 9 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Six Key Issues
- Capturing Data
- Interviews
- Questionnaires
- Observation
- Putting the Techniques to Work
- Summary
- Further Reading
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Presentation 9 topics +
- Introduction
- Quantitative and Qualitative
- Basic Quantitative Analysis
- Basic Qualitative Analysis
- Analytical Frameworks
- Tools to Support Data Analysis
- Interpreting and Presenting the Findings
- Summary
- Further Reading
10 DATA AT SCALE AND ETHICAL CONCERNS 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Approaches for Collecting and Analyzing Data
- Visualizing and Exploring Data
- Ethical Design Concerns
- Summary
- Further Reading
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Discovering Requirements 8 topics +
- Introduction
- What, How, and Why?
- What Are Requirements?
- Data Gathering for Requirements
- Bringing Requirements to Life: Personas and Scenarios
- Capturing Interaction with Use Cases
- Summary
- Further Reading
12 Design, Prototyping, and Construction 8 topics +
- Introduction
- Prototyping
- Conceptual Design
- Concrete Design
- Generating Prototypes
- Construction
- Summary
- Further Reading
13 Interaction Design in Practice 7 topics +
- Introduction
- AgileUX
- Design Patterns
- Open Source Resources
- Tools for Interaction Design
- Summary
- Further Reading
14 Introducing Evaluation 8 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- The Why, What, Where, and When of Evaluation
- Types of Evaluation
- Evaluation Case Studies
- What Did We Learn from the Case Studies?
- Other Issues to Consider When Doing Evaluation
- Summary
- Further Reading
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Evaluation Studies: From Controlled to Natural Settings 6 topics +
- Introduction
- Usability Testing
- Conducting Experiments
- In-the-Wild Studies
- Summary
- Further Reading
16 Evaluation: Inspections, Analytics, and Models 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Inspections: Heuristic Evaluation and Walk-Throughs
- Analytics and A/B Testing
- Predictive Models
- Summary
- Further Reading
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
Hands-On Labs Our edge
10 LiveLabs- Exploring Multimodal Feedback in Human-Computer Interaction
- Design Sprint for Product Innovation
- Chatbot Design and Evaluation
- Interaction through Social Games
- Interacting with Emotional AI
- Analyzing about Voice Interfaces
- Interview Analysis Using Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Sentiment Analysis for Crowd Emotion Inference
- Usability Testing for Voice-Activated Virtual Assistant
- Heuristic Evaluation for Website Usability
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What is Interaction Design? and why is it important?+
Interaction Design or IxD is the process of designing interactive digital products and services that are user-friendly and primarily focus on user interactions.
Why is it important to learn Interaction Design?+
It is important to learn this skill because these designs create intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable experiences for increased user satisfaction, strengthening brand reputation, and driving business success. You can take your business/organization's success to the next level with the implementation of interaction design principles.
What will I learn in this Interaction Design course?+
You’ll learn how to create intuitive, user-centered digital products after thorough evaluation by conducting user research, analyzing data, and creating user personas and scenarios. You’ll be exploring the step-by-step process to create interaction design, from conceptualization and prototyping to evaluation and iteration.
How is Interaction Design different from UI and UX Design?+
Interaction Design is very close to UI and UX design with distinct focuses. UI design focuses on visual elements like buttons, icons, color schemes, and typography. UX design focuses on the overall user experience and how a user interacts with a product. Whereas the latter focuses on behavior and response.
What are the tools and techniques I will explore in this course?+
- You’ll be exploring a variety of technical tools and methodologies including Design tools like: Figma, adobe xd, sketch, invision
- User research tools like surveymonkey, qualtrics, usertesting
- Prototyping tools like proto.io, invision studio
- A/B testing tools like google optimize, optimizely
- Analytics tools like google analytics, hotjar
- Design thinking method for a human-centered approach to problem-solving and innovation
- Agile development for a flexible approach to software development
What career opportunities can I explore after this interaction design course?+
There are a variety of exciting career opportunities you can explore like interaction designer, UI designer, UX designer, product designer, UX researcher, information architect, front-end developer, and UX writer.
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