AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The objectives of the module are: - to introduce students to the world of robotics, interactive devices, applications or digital devices and the internet of things by observing and studying them in relation to interaction and usability; - to provide students the tools to understand the meaning of basic design concepts and to experience the design process dimension. Fundamental training moments are the communications dedicated to learning the elements of the process that goes from the analysis of needs to the conception and realisation of products and the practical exercises aimed at laying the foundations for the design of interfaces (both physical and virtual) according to the principles of Interaction Design (IxD), User Experience Design (UX) and Human Centered Design (HCD).

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The module goal is to obtain students' awareness of a project methodology focused on interaction design, UX and HDC.

With the support of short lessons and through the development of a project and group exercises, students will have to demonstrate not only the learning and the comprehension of the notions provided but also the critical and practical ability of applying tools such as:

- research and analysis, definition of the scenario, the problem and the reference figures

- concept and concept design;

- sketches, storytelling, wireframe, mock up;

- complete illustration of the project (from concept to final form) in graphic and oral form;

- ability to compare, critical analysis and team work.

TEACHING METHODS

The module is mainly organized according to the scheme of the project atelier. Theory and practice are developed together with collaborative approach and by team group. Interactive working tools and collegial self-evaluation methods are used to encourage critical thinking, discussion and collaboration in the development of project activities.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The module deals with:

- design thinking;

- critical approach to the analysis and improvement of existing or new interfaces;

- definitions and principles of usability, ID, UX and HCD also through the presentation of examples and applied experiences;

The specific contents are defined before starting lessons and it will be communicated to students on aulaweb page for both attending and not attending students. Students with disabilities or learning disorders can make specific arrangements with teachers at the beginning of the module. Aulaweb is the main tool for communication, weekly update by professors.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Maeda, J. (2006). Le leggi della semplicità. Mondadori.

Norman, D. (2004). Emotional design. Milano: Feltrinelli.

Norman, D. (1990). La caffettiera del masochista. Firenze-Milano: Giunti editore.

Saffer, D. (2007). Design dell’interazione. Creare applicazioni intelligenti e dispositivi ingegnosi con l’interaction design. Milano: Pearson education – Mondadori.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MARIA MOROZZO DELLA ROCCA E DI BIANZE' (President)

FEDERICA DELPRINO

MICHELE MASINI

FABRIZIO BRACCO (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://easyacademy.unige.it/portalestudenti/index.php?view=easycourse&include=homepage&_lang=en

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Presentation of group project for attending students or individual exercise for non-attending students, explained by a presentation. The exam consists in the presentation, delivery and evaluation of the works produced within the and in the critical discussion of the same, also in relation to the theoretical contents provided during the semester.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Deliveries are assessed for completeness, interpretation skills, and presentation of the assigned topic. The oral exam, in addition to verifying the learning and understanding of the theoretical notions provided, aims to ascertain the ability to critically re-elaborate the concepts acquired and to orient them to practical applications.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students with disabilities or learning disorders are allowed to use specific modalities and supports that will be determined on a case-by-case basis in agreement with the Delegate of the Engineering courses in the Committee for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities. Students are invited to contact the teacher of this course and copy the Delegate (https://unige.it/commissioni/comitatoperlinclusionedeglistudenticondisabilita.html).