A Research on Interaction Design

Evaluate the extent to which electronic communication enhances or detracts from the quality of interpersonal communication compared to face-to-face communication. Your analysis must engage with three elements of interpersonal communication (for example, eye contact or gestures) and discuss how each is affected by one particular electronic channel of communication. Your essay should be grounded in communication theory from appropriate academic sources.

Through Level 3, I have been able to gain valuable knowledge about various areas in IT from websites to programming. The area of technology I would prefer to help in is the development of HCI and I would like to learn more about what software that could potentially be developed. In the specification for your course, the module Interaction Design is an exact link with this involving Human Computer Interaction directly. This may include voice communication that is very early in development including Cortana. As I have undertaken this course, I discovered there would be a higher demand

According to Richard Buchanan, in his article “Declaration by Design: Rhetoric, Argument, and Demonstration in Design Practice,” communication, or more specifically, rhetoric, is a central component of all design. Rhetoric, in this case, means persuasive communication, or an “art of shaping society, changing the course of individuals and communities, and setting patterns for new action.” The rise in technology has caused it to be a vital aspect within design and rhetoric. A more prominent aspect of this article, however, is the three elements of design argument. These elements are logos, or technological reasoning and bridge between natural and social sciences, ethos, or the character and bridge between ethics and politics, and pathos, the

The well-known writer and cognitive scientist/cofounder of the Nielsen Norman Group, Donald A. Norman, in his book, Emotional Design: “Why we love (or hate) everyday things”, he analyzes the design elements in products. Norman’s purpose is to show why products we use should not be hard to use but attractive and fun. He explains in tremendous detail how the design of an object affects a person emotionally. He argues that in order for an object to be more successful it must be more attractive to the users. Norman uses concrete evidence to back up his argument. He employs the use of imagery, diction and tone in order to convey to his readers the idea of emotional design.

All sources used in this work have been correctly referenced, using the Harvard system of in-text referencing. The work does not contain any sections that can be regarded as either a cut-and-paste technique, as a mere translation, or as ‘mono-phrasing’ (work taken from a single source). I realize that a design research argument has to be constructed, and declare that my text is a reflection of the integration of relevant sources.

The central idea, the use of electronics is affecting people’s social skills, is made obvious through the writer’s choice of words. “We converse with our hands rather than our mouths, tapping keyboards and touchpads to the rhythm of our thoughts.” (Brown 1) The use of the words converse and rhythm

I will start with some background and description of my work. In my first semester I took the course SI 582 - Introduction to Interaction Design, which launched an exploration into the design of community engagement services for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. For this conceptual project, I designed a radio program operating in conjunction with Michigan Public Radio and the organizational infrastructure of the state’s public education system. Over the summer I was a Product Management Intern at Gale Publishing, a part of Cengage Learning. As an academic service provider to public libraries and universities, Gale is transitioning from a traditional print publishing

I'm a final semester Computer Science student at the University of Wollongong, Australia - specialising in Systems Security and Software Engineering. I do have a passion for user interface design, something I look at in my past time. I generally prefer design that is simple and minimal, after all good design should recedes to the backgrond, allowing for the content to take centerstage.

User experience is the art of understanding your user and strives to provide the best possible experience. UX design is the process of designing (digital or physical) products that are useful, easy to use, and delightful to interact with. It's about enhancing the experience that people have while interacting with your product, and making sure they find value in what you're providing.

“From a psychological point of view, L.Desev (2003) defines interactive pedagogy as the interacting and interrelation between students in the process of communication, in which the process of teaching and studying acquires a dynamic and open character. “Interactive is described as people working together and having an influence on each other as per the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Therefore, interactive Pedagogy is a pedagogical approach having students’ participation as the main principle and relating to the interactions between teachers, students and the learning environment.

The following analysis takes a look at scenario-based usability engineering and software architecture-based design and the effects, if any, of each given design technique on software quality attributes as defined by McCall. McCall lists the following attributes as part of a quality software product: correctness, reliability, efficiency, integrity, usability, maintainability, flexibility, testability, portability, reusability, and interoperability. These quality attributes will be used as evaluating factors in determining whether scenario-based usability engineering or software architecture-based design can help significantly increase the chances of meeting a project’s goal with respect to that quality attribute. This analysis should provide an overarching view as to which design scenario is best suited for a project given a set of desired quality goals. Below is an introduction to the two methods being compared.

As the system progressed further into the Detail Design and Development phase, the contractor to develop and integrate the system was identified as Northrop Grumman. As a leading global security firm, Northrop Grumman was selected for their proven expertise in the development and integration of innovative information systems in the government and commercial sector. The system was named Global Combat Support System – Army to provide continuity across the branches of the U.S. Military as similar upgrades took place in the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps.

Meredith Davis’s book “Graphic Design Theory” was published in September 2012 by Thames & Hudson. This book blends a study of historical thinking of design with contemporary / modern approach to it. It also suggests students to critically analyse their work and asks them to adopt the design theories to embellish their practical design work as it will help them construct better work. This book also helps in understanding the consumers and the history of Graphic Design and also talks about a range of theories and introduces a collection of concepts and sources for future use and reference. In this book, Meredith Davis talks about the relationship of visual representation to the contexts of design. It talks about focusing on the broad and long term aftereffects of design and not to design only for the moment and responding to prompt needs.

the interaction with the people and their needs. And accordingly the design which I made takes

Designing a course can seem overwhelming. Even more so, designing a course that effectively involves and stimulates students can seem downright impossible. As an award-wining educator (student voted), I’ve constructed this guide to walk you through the process of creating interactive courses for any subject matter and via any instructional method (i.e., face-to-face, online, etc.).