Human Computer Interface (HCI)
WHAT IT IS:
Studying how people interact, communicate and relate with computers/digital media and examining ways to make that interaction better. This field works closely with other disciplines like Human Behavior, Psychology, and Design.
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SKILLS:
Communication, interpersonal skills, attention to visual detail, mapping how users interact with software and systems
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POSSIBLE CAREERS:
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User Experience (UX) Design and Research
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User Interface (UI) Design
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Interaction Designer
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Information Architect
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HCI: Let's Try It!
ONLINE:
For this activity, you will watch a video about the Norman Door. What do simple doors have to do with complex technology? This video shows that even simple things like door handles benefit from smart user experience design. After watching the video, see if you can come up with examples of good and bad designs in the technology sector.
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UNPLUGGED:
In this activity from Classic Computer Science Unplugged, you will improve your awareness of human interface design issues by making the equipment in a new chocolate factory easier to use for the Oompa-Loompas.
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