DESN3600Experimental Interfaces and Tangible Interaction Design

Course handbook

Description

This course explores the design potential of emerging technologies in the creation of interactive artefacts, students will be introduced to designing playful interactions that extend beyond screen-based interaction to encompass interaction with the physical world. Students will learn about and experiment with a range of tools, such as sensors and haptic interaction to engage with physical objects in the real world, through projects. Student projects may involve work integrated or research integrated learning opportunities; projects that involve external stakeholders; group/collaborative projects; speculative or more theoretically oriented projects; professionally oriented projects; projects based on competition or award briefs.

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a strong understanding of new directions in non - screen based interaction design

2. Apply experimental methodology within an iterative design approach

3. Conceive and design an experimental user interface

4. Construct a prototype of a sensor-based interactive experience

5. Develop skills in simple physical computing

Content

• Physical computing
• Solderless electronics
• Projection mapping
• Motion and light sensors
• Creative and playful uses of emerging technologies

Assessment items

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Tutorial/Laboratory Exercises

Online Learning Activity: Online Learning Activity

Project: Project

Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Course outline

• DESN3600 - Semester 1, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 215.5 KB)