DM2601 Media Technology and Interaction Design 7.5 credits

A series of lectures and seminars introducing different design methods combined with design exercises that provide practical experience of these methods. All exercises are carried out within the framework of the project work that students carry out during the course. Methods covered include:

• methods for exploring the design space: exploration of technical possibilities such as design materials, analyses of the research front and work with mood boards.
• methods for supporting design assessments: parallel design, personas, brainstorming.
• methods for developing design alternatives: scenarios, simple prototypes, video prototypes, prototype construction with modern software and hardware tools.
• methods for design and presentation: fine-tuning and testing of solutions, effective user tests, presentation of completed solutions using different media.

After passing the course, the student should be able to

• give an account of common process models in interaction design
• give an account of design methods in the different phases of the design process
• discuss how different methods can contribute to successful solutions based on research and experiences in the industry
• analyse strengths, weaknesses and applicability of different methods
• account for and utilise technological properties in different design materials to create successful solutions
• apply methods for design of interactive media technologies in practice
• use modern software and hardware tools for interaction design

in order to independently be able to run successful design processes.

Knowledge in basic human-computer interaction, 4.5 credits, equivalent to completed course DH1622/DH1623/DH1620.

• INL1 - Written assignment, self-reflection, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• PRO1 - Interaction design project within mediatechnology, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Marianela Ciolfi Felice

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Could not be taken together with DH2628 Interaction Design Methods7.5 credits

In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex