Good software seems to have a “secret ingredient” for making users happy—something about it that keeps users engaged and delighted. In this course, Interaction Design: The Big Picture, you’ll learn to cut through all the theory and overlap between interaction design and other UX disciplines. First, you’ll explore the five dimensions of interaction design, working through several examples. Next, you’ll discover the role that psychology and the brain play in interaction design and UX in general. Finally, you’ll learn common tools and methods used by interaction designers in their day-to-day work. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to get started with interaction design, using a variety of principles to design software that users will enjoy interacting with.
Author Name: Amber Israelsen
Author Description:
Amber has been a software developer and technical trainer for over two decades, sharing her expertise in AI, machine learning, AWS, and Power Apps with students around the world. She has a knack for making complex tech topics easy to grasp, whether you’re a developer, designer, or business professional. Amber holds certifications in machine learning, AWS, and various Microsoft technologies, including her experience as a former Microsoft Certified Trainer. With a strong background in visual com… more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• What Exactly Is Interaction Design?
  8mins
• The Five Dimensions of Interaction Design
  17mins
• It’s All in Your Head: The Psychology of UX
  18mins
• Designing Interactions for How the Brain Works
  11mins
• Common Strategies and Techniques Used in Interaction Design
  11mins
• Course Summary and Next Steps
  4mins