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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 half of the course, you’ll learn how to evaluate different models and how HCI is used in the real world.

Whether you are new to HCI or a professional, by the end of the course you will have a clear understanding of what it means to be a user and how to implement user-centered design for the best possible results.

Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction

Norman has summarized user-centered design in his book "The Design of Everyday Things" using seven principles which are as follows: 

## Visibility 
Reduce the gulfs of execution and evaluation by making things visible to the user. The more visible an object or option is, the easier it is for a user to learn about it.

A good example of visibility can be seen in the trade-off between the hamburger menu and tab bar. We can store various options like settings, help, terms, and conditions in the hamburger menu, but this contradicts the principle of visibility. On the other hand, the tab-bar can help in improving the visibility of features, but it can only have a few limited features.



Norman has summarized user-centered design in his book "The Design of Everyday Things" using seven principles which are as follows: 

# Visibility 
Reduce the gulfs of execution and evaluation by making things visible to the user. The more visible an object or option is, the easier it is for a user to learn about it.

A good example of visibility can be seen in the trade-off between the hamburger menu and tab bar. We can store various options like settings, help, terms, and conditions in the hamburger menu, but this contradicts the principle of visibility. On the other hand, the tab-bar can help in improving the visibility of features, but it can only have a few limited features.



Get introduced to Norman's seven principles of interaction design.

Before We Begin

Human and Computer Capabilities

Interaction

Design Rules and Fundamentals

Design Process

Phase 1: Requirements Analysis

Phase 2: Design/Prototyping/Development

Evaluation Techniques

Conclusion

Norman’s Seven Principles

Visibility