Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction

This course helps you learn human interaction design, become an expert in human-computer interaction design, and master human-centered interaction design.

Beginner

47 Lessons

Certificate of Completion

This course helps you learn human interaction design, become an expert in human-computer interaction design, and master human-centered interaction design.

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This course includes

6 Playgrounds

27 Quizzes

This course includes

6 Playgrounds

27 Quizzes

Course Overview

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is the study of the interaction between humans and computers and the design of computing technologies. It overlaps user-centered design, user interface design, and user experience design. In this course, you will take a deep dive into HCI, so you can create designs that provide a fantastic user experience. More specifically, you learn the rules and principles behind the good and bad design as well as how to use design models to build interactive interfaces. In the latter ha...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Software Engineering

Human Computer Interaction

Ui/ux Design

What You'll Learn

Become aware of technical design rules and principles

The ability to differentiate between good and bad design

Use design models and principles to build practical and interactive interfaces

Use universal design principles to design systems for a diverse audience

Incorporate the Usability Engineering Life Cycle into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Gain an insight into some major applications of HCI

What You'll Learn

Become aware of technical design rules and principles

Course Content

Before We Begin

The course introduces the learners to the fundamentals of Human-Computer Interaction, covering its importance, components, and impact on usability and design.

About This Course

What is HCI?

Significance of HCI

Human and Computer Capabilities

In this chapter, you'll cover Human and Computer Capabilities, including perception, memory, movement, thinking, problem-solving, and input/output channels.

Introduction to Human and Computer Capabilities

Quiz on Human Capabilities

Computer Input Channels

Computer Output Channels

Computer Memory

Quiz on Computer Capabilities

Interaction

This chapter focuses on interaction models, frameworks, ergonomics, and styles to enhance user-system communication and interface usability.

Norman's Model of Interaction

The Interaction Framework

Ergonomics of Interaction

Interaction Styles

Quiz on Interaction

Design Rules and Fundamentals

In this chapter, you'll cover user-centered design principles and rules to create effective, intuitive, and accessible interfaces for different users.

Introduction to Design Rules and Fundamentals

Principles to Support Usability

Universal Design Principles

Shneiderman’s Eight Golden Rules

Norman’s Seven Principles

Quiz on Design Principles

Design Process

This chapter focuses on HCI design process, highlighting user research, iterative design, and evaluation for responsive, effective interaction solutions.

Basics of Interaction Design Process

Usability Engineering Lifecycle Model

Quiz on Design Process

Phase 1: Requirements Analysis

5 Lessons

This chapter focuses on analyzing requirements, user profiling, contextual task analysis, and setting usability goals for effective system design.

Phase 2: Design/Prototyping/Development

4 Lessons

This chapter focuses on the importance of prototyping, conceptual design, and physical design in creating effective user interactions in HCI.

Evaluation Techniques

6 Lessons

In this chapter, you'll explore HCI evaluation techniques, keeping the focus on assessing usability, user experience, and design efficiency.

Conclusion

2 Lessons

This chapter focuses on recent developments in HCI to improve user experiences across technologies, shaping its promising future with intuitive interfaces.

Course Author

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Anthony Walker

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Emma Bostian 🐞

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Evan Dunbar

ML Engineer

Carlos Matias La Borde

Software Developer

Souvik Kundu

Front-end Developer

Vinay Krishnaiah

Software Developer

Eric Downs

Musician/Entrepeneur

Kenan Eyvazov

DevOps Engineer

Souvik Kundu

Front-end Developer

Eric Downs

Musician/Entrepeneur

Anthony Walker

@_webarchitect_

Emma Bostian 🐞

@EmmaBostian

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