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An introduction to interaction design

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From apps, phones and business systems to wearables, the Web and the Internet of Things, interactive products have become part of everyday life. But how can interactions be designed to best meet their purpose and offer good user experience? This free course, An introduction to interaction design, explores this topic. You will learn: what interaction design is; the importance of user-centred design - with its goals and principles; how interaction design focuses on the characteristics of the user, their activities and environment; and the core activities and methods of the interaction design process.

A man types on an early version of the Apple II personal computer, released in 1977. The machine features an integrated keyboard, above which are two floppy disc drives (recorder and reader), and a monitor. A small screen displays a line of green text and other symbols on a black background.