Interaction Design

This skill encompasses the design of how users interact with technology. It concerns how people provide input and receive feedback: touch interfaces, voice commands, gesture recognition, physical controls, sensor inputs, etc., and how the system responds to them. A good interaction design is intuitive, responsive, and considerate of the user's context. Pay attention to accessibility: interactions should not create unnecessary barriers for users with different abilities. Ideally, interaction methods are adaptable to users' preferences and needs.

Starting Points

• Interaction Design Foundation Resources
• Inclusive Design Principles
• Guidelines for interactions in spatial computing

Key Points

• You design interaction methods that align with the expectations and mental models of the target audience.
• You provide for accessibility in your interaction design.
• You test the interaction design with users and refine based on their feedback.
• You document and communicate the interaction design clearly, using appropriate visualizations like flowcharts or storyboards.