Interaction Design
Interaktionsdesign

MAMN25, 7.5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2025/26
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED C/D
Date of Decision: 2025-04-14
Effective: 2025-05-05

General Information

Main field: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Main field: Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: MD5, MVAR1
Elective for: BME5-bdr, D4-bg, D4-se, F4, L4-gi, R4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

The purpose of the course is to provide an overall understanding of the area of interaction design with its central concepts, theories and methods. The focus is both on a user-centred design process and concrete design of digital technology. The knowledge is acquired through theoretical and practical elements.

Interaction design competence contributes to a sustainable and ethical interplay between people and technology in the society.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• Describe and reflect upon interaction design with its central concepts, theories and methods.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the practical application of interaction design and the process of working user-centered.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• Explain concepts, theories and methods in the field of interaction design.
• Be able to compare and motivate the application of concepts, theories and methods in the field of interaction design.
• Fulfil a group assignment including a user-centred design process.
• Develop and present a prototype of an interactive, digital product/service.
• Visually and orally present the project and be able to analyse in written form.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• Assess and evaluate the design of interactive, digital products/services and the design process behind them.
• Understand interaction design's relationship to a sustainable and ethical interaction between humans and technology in society.

Contents

Concepts, theory, and methods, central for the field of interaction design, concerned with both the design process and the actual design of interactive, digital products.

Central elements of the course include: Interaction design, usability and user experience, User Centered Design (UCD), design principles, prototyping and prototyping tools, project management.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:

For a passing grade approved article seminars, approved exam, approved group project and participation in mandatory sections are required. The final grade is based on a balance between the exam and group project.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0225. Name: Project Assignment.
Credits: 3.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Approved project work. The module includes: Group Project Assignment
Code: 0125. Name: Exam.
Credits: 3.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Approved exam. The module includes: Written exam.
Code: 0314. Name: Compulsory Course Items.
Credits: 1.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Approved article seminars and participation in the compulsory course items The module includes: Article seminars and compulsory course items

Admission

Assumed prior knowledge: MAMA11 Cognitive and Physical Ergonomics or MAMF30 Ergonomics or EXTA65 Cognition or ETIF20 E-health or similar.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: MAMA15

Reading list

• Yvonne Rogers, Helen Sharp, Jennifer Preece: Interaction design - beyond human-computer interaction. John Wiley Sons Inc, 2023, ISBN: 9781119901099.
• Web-based material, scientific research publications, public lectures and interactive educational materials.

Contact

Examinator: Christofer Rydenfält, christofer.rydenfalt@design.lth.se
Course coordinator: Jens Nirme, jens.nirme@design.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.eat.lth.se/english/