CS-639 Interaction Design Studio

Interaction Design Studio is a hands-on, studio-format course focused on developing creative fluency in designing interactive systems. Students learn core skills in visual design, interaction design, and user experience through iterative, low- to mid-fidelity design exercises. Emphasizing doing over lecturing, the course cultivates a practice of sketching, critique, and reflection as students explore how to give form to interfaces and behaviors. Projects evolve from paper-based designs to digital mockups, with special attention to composition, flow, and transitions. The course also examines the role of artificial intelligence in contemporary design practice—both as a tool for generating and refining ideas and as a material that shapes new modes of interaction. Students leave with a portfolio-ready project and the foundational skills needed to design compelling digital experiences.