Module Code - Title:
CS4078
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APPLIED INTERACTION DESIGN
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module will provide the student with knowledge of and practical experience in interaction and participatory design methods that support participatory innovation in the design of human-centred systems. Adaptation of Interaction Design methods will be discussed, and the particular perspective of Participatory Design will be examined in detail.
Syllabus:
This module introduces the student to the theory and practice of participatory design, with particular focus on its methods, tools and techniques. The module will cover the history of participatory design and will introduce three main approaches to PD: using design games, using design probes, using critical artifacts to foster participation of users and stakeholders in the design process.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Describe current critical issues in the discipline of participatory design;
2. Specify the appropriate conceptual and methodological approaches to collaboratively designing in specific settings;
3. Recognize when to adapt and appropriate participatory design techniques and tools;
4. Build high-fidelity collaborative design tools and prototypes of design ideas;
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Display a strong commitment to participative design approaches.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to an ethical approach to user involvement.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Display an ability to develop physical collaborative design tools and prototypes.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
J. Löwgren and E. Stolterman (2007)
Thoughtful Interaction Design: A Design Perspective on Information Technology
ISBN-10: 0262622092
, MIT Press
Moggridge, B. (2006)
Designing Interactions
, MIT Press
Other Relevant Texts:
Sanders (2013)
Convivial Toolbox
, BIS publish
Simonsen, J., & Robertson, T. (Eds.). (2012)
Routledge international handbook of participatory design
, Routledge
Bødker, S., Dindler, C., Iversen, O. S., & Smith, R. C. (2011)
Participatory Design
, Springer Cham
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BSDMDEUFA - DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN
BSMMPTUFA - MUSIC, MEDIA AND PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Cristiano.Storni@ul.ie