The course explores the interaction design process, explains how interaction designers work and the tools they use, and details the five essential principles of interaction design: consistency, visibility, learnability, predictability, and feedback. The course also introduces basic psychological concepts and examines the roles of context, motivation, and perception in a design; offers navigation best practices; and shows how to design for motivation and behavior and provide feedback to visitors.

Topics include:

• Understanding the origins of interaction design
• Understanding gestalt principles
• Designing with grids
• Understanding design patterns
• Exploring how people respond to motion and color
• Communicating through labels and icons
• Framing for content and decision making
• Understanding mental models
• Avoiding cognitive overload
• Defining behavior for interaction design
• Designing for clicks and taps
• Understanding the feedback cycle
• Professional resources

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