Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is an academic field that examines how humans interact with computers (systems), how they
experience input–output interactions, and how people interact and live socially through computers.
In this course, students will not only learn to understand the concepts of HCI but also study examples and trends of “HCI design,” which puts HCI into practical realization.
Although HCI is a cutting-edge academic discipline, it is also applied and deeply integrated into many aspects of our everyday lives. Students will gain a practical understanding of how the digital products and services we use daily are designed and operate, and they will also learn hands-on methods for planning and conceptualizing the next generation of HCI design.
In this course, students will not only learn to understand the concepts of HCI but also study examples and trends of “HCI design,” which puts HCI into practical realization.
Although HCI is a cutting-edge academic discipline, it is also applied and deeply integrated into many aspects of our everyday lives. Students will gain a practical understanding of how the digital products and services we use daily are designed and operate, and they will also learn hands-on methods for planning and conceptualizing the next generation of HCI design.
By studying past examples of HCI, particularly HCI design, and by researching the various services and products that have
become integrated into everyday life today, students will develop the ability to plan, conceptualize, and present next-generation
HCI design concepts.
- You will gain an understanding of what HCI and HCI design are.
- You will be able to understand the mechanisms of HCI design that have become embedded in everyday life.
- You will be able to develop and present concepts for next-generation HCI design.
| Individual Reports | Group Midterm Presentation | Group Final Presentation | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 20% | 5% | 15% | 40% |
| 2. | 20% | 5% | 15% | 40% |
| 3. | 5% | 15% | 20% | |
| Total. | 40% | 15% | 45% | - |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction | Short Report | 60minutes |
| 2. | History of HCI and HCI Design: Interaction Design, User Interface, Cybernetics, Ubiquitous Computing, Tangible Computing, Artificial Intelligence, etc. | Short Report | 60minutes |
| 3. | History of User Interfaces: Buttons, Switches, Knobs, Sensors, Mouse, Touch Panels, Displays, Actuators (Vibrators), etc. | Short Report | 60minutes |
| 4. | Cutting-edge User Interfaces: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Head-Mounted Displays (HMD), Motion Capture (Gesture Recognition) Systems, etc. | Short Report | 60minutes |
| 5. | Today’s HCI and HCI Design: An overview of HCI-related products and services that are still used today, aimed at understanding the latest trends. |
Fieldwork on HCI Design | 300minutes |
| 6. | Frontiers of HCI Design Research: Introduction to the latest studies presented at ACM CHI and DIS conferences. |
Short Report | 60minutes |
| 7. | Summary of the First Half / HCI Design of Mourning and Memorialization (Introduction to the teacher’s research) |
Individual Report Assignment | 360minutes |
| 8. | Group Work (Vision Development): Building on what was learned in the first half of the course, students will develop concepts for near-future HCI design. |
Summarize the Vision | 120minutes |
| 9. | Group Work (Case Study Research): Research existing examples, services, and products to understand their mechanisms and characteristics. |
Experience existing services and products firsthand | 360minutes |
| 10. | Group Work (Field Research Analysis): Analyze the results of field research and prepare a report. |
Compile the research report | 120minutes |
| Reconsider the vision | 120minutes | ||
| 11. | Group Work (Concept Development): Conduct brainstorming sessions and prepare for the midterm presentation. |
Summarize the concept | 120minutes |
| Prepare for the midterm presentation | 360minutes | ||
| 12. | Midterm Presentation: Present the concept using slides. |
Reconsider the concept based on the midterm presentation | 120minutes |
| 13. | Final Presentation Preparation: Plan a video that illustrates a new HCI design concept and prepare the presentation. |
Prepare for the final presentation | 600minutes |
| 14. | Final Presentation: Present the concept video and slide presentation. |
Submit the individual report for the group work | 120minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 3000minutes |
The individual report will account for 40%, the midterm presentation for 15%, and the final presentation for 45%. A score
of 60 or above is required to pass.
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
Dan Saffer, Designing for Interaction (Second Edition), New Riders (2010).
Winograd, Terry, and Fernando Flores. Understanding Computers and Cognition: A New Foundation for Design. Addison-Wesley Professional (1987).
Bill Moggridge, Designing Interactions, The MIT Press (2006).
Additional references will be provided during the course.
Winograd, Terry, and Fernando Flores. Understanding Computers and Cognition: A New Foundation for Design. Addison-Wesley Professional (1987).
Bill Moggridge, Designing Interactions, The MIT Press (2006).
Additional references will be provided during the course.
- Wednesdays, 11:00–13:00
(Appointments must be made in advance by email.)
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | Worked as a freelance designer engaged in product planning, product design, and product promotion. |
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