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 final objective of the module is for students to obtain an awareness and methodology of design focused on interaction design, UX and HCD.

By participating in the planned didactic activities, the students, in addition to gaining knowledge and understanding of the notions provided, will also attain an ability to critically process information and design application using tools such as

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

- conception and concept design;

- sketches, storytelling, wireframes, mock-ups;

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

- comparison, critical analysis and teamwork skills.

The practical project activities will enable students to learn to manage their social interactions with a collaborative attitude and constructive communication; they will also lead to autonomous decision-making, an aptitude for managing team work, coordination between several people and different skills as well as the ability to manage uncertainty.

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.

The second part of the module is expressly dedicated to the development of the project theme organised in mixed working groups and with the support of the lecturers, a theme that will be the subject of presentation and evaluation during the examination.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The module deals with:

- design thinking;

- - critical approach to the analysis and improvement of existing or new interfaces, digital and phygital strategy;

- 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.

The project applications involve the students' use of some of the software illustrated in other modules, including those in the Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud packages.

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

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

Oral Examination: Presentation of the group project for attending students or the individual exercise for non-attending students, illustrated with a presentation.The examination consists of the presentation, delivery and assessment of the papers used to illustrate the group project or individual exercise and the critical discussion of the same, also in relation to the theoretical content delivered during the semester.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Assignments are assessed on the basis of completeness, the ability to interpret, deepen and present the assigned topic. The oral interview, in addition to verifying knowledge and understanding of the theoretical notions delivered, is aimed at ascertaining the ability to critically re-elaborate the concepts acquired and to direct them towards practical applications.

The elaboration and illustration of a project makes it possible to check the students' learning in putting the acquired notions into practice and to verify application skills.

The illustrated mode allows the educational objectives listed above to be achieved and the level of maturity reached with respect to the topics of ID, UX and HCD.

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).