Human-Centered Design Process

Why the Human is first in Human-Computer Interaction

For computer scientists, the word design is too often used exclusively in the context of code and architecture. The result of this narrow perspective is that engineers have a habit of building complex, intricate products that are wonderfully functional, but never used. When they are used, neglecting people in your design can lead to unexpected consequences that range from clumsiness to discrimination for individuals, groups, or cultures.

In this course, we will study both people and technology to understand the behavior that computers encourage or constrain. Through a variety of modalities (3D user interfaces, visualization, coding playgrounds, etc), we will deliberately practice processes that result in useful, usable, and maybe even inspirational computer interfaces.

Resources

Designing

For examples of student work, see the CSCI379 publication page at Bucknell HCI’s Medium

Final Project (Individual):** Design Manifesto | submit _Due at 11:59 PM on 12/14 ->

Attribution

This course is adapted from Prof. Lane Harrison’s class at WPI, which was in turn adapted from Prof. Evan Peck’s HCI course at Bucknell University. Thanks to Lane & Evan for making these materials available!