GRDE 3318 - User Interface and Interaction Design

Prerequisites: GRDE 2202, GRDE 2214. This course covers the conceptual skills and issues pertaining to the design of interfaces for digital products. A comprehensive investigation of the interface design process will be covered, including designing interfaces that are meaningful to users and applicable to a range of contexts: web, mobile, desktop, and beyond. Emphasis will be on aesthetic issues such as iconography, layout, colors, and typography. Site evaluation, content, structure, audience, and industry best practices are also emphasized. Current applications such as HTML editors and app makers will be discussed and implemented to design interactive projects. A survey of the design of interfaces that involve physical elements (e.g. appliances, consumer devices, etc.) will also be introduced. 3 credits.