Mastering Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
What you'll learn
- To look at a wide range of possibilities for interaction between humans and computers/technology through the products and experiences.
- To gain experience designing and developing interfaces and testing their effectiveness.
- To understand the importance of users, interface usability and the consequences of bad design.
- To understand social, cultural, and ethical considerations of human computer interaction today.
Requirements
- No programming experience needed. Experience creating and/or participating in the design and dissemination of information, production of interactive experiences, and/or software will be helpful.
Description
Have you ever used an app and found it intuitively easy to use? Do you remember the last time you had trouble getting a product to work, like when using a new piece of technology for the first time? Human-computer interaction (HCI) is a key skill for professionals who seek to engage customers, users, audiences, and subscribers with powerful, well-designed products and experiences that leave a lasting impact. In this course, you will learn to master the fundamentals of human-computer interaction by exploring user experience design and research with users to discover actionable insights and achieve better results. The course, designed by nationally recognized expert Professor Ray Lutzky, PhD, is an introduction for product designers, software engineers, and anyone who wants to create better experiences for their users. This course is adapted from graduate-level university courses in HCI, digital media management, interface design, and user experience design taught by Dr. Lutzky at Cornell University, New York University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Southern California. Topics include understanding affordances, ethics of user research, research techniques such as interviewing and usability testing, developing personas, persuasive technologies, wireframes, prototypes, and more. The course includes quizzes to assess learning at the end of each section, and activities to help you build your own user experiences through the application of techniques covered in the course, culminating in the design of your own user experience design plan.
Who this course is for:
- Beginner-level designers , engineers, product managers interested in creating outstanding user experiences.
Instructor
- 4.7 Instructor Rating
- 58 Reviews
- 391 Students
- 2 Courses
Ray Lutzky, PhD, is a distinguished educator and technology expert with over a decade of teaching experience at prestigious institutions like New York University, University of Southern California, and Cornell Tech. With a Ph.D. in Communication and Rhetoric and extensive professional experience in digital media and strategic partnerships, Dr. Lutzky brings a unique blend of academic insight and real-world technology expertise to his courses.
A seasoned instructor in human-computer interaction, digital audience strategies, and emerging media technologies, Dr. Lutzky has developed cutting-edge courses that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical skills. His research interests span communication, digital audience strategy, media management, and user experience design, providing students with comprehensive insights into how technology and human interaction evolve.
With professional leadership roles at innovative edtech companies like Element451 and Academic Partnerships, Dr. Lutzky has firsthand experience in the rapidly changing digital landscape. His academic publications and conference presentations demonstrate a deep commitment to understanding how technology can empower learning and communication.
Whether you're a student, professional, or technology enthusiast, Dr. Lutzky's courses offer a transformative learning experience that combines academic rigor with industry-relevant perspectives. His teaching approach is designed to equip learners with the critical thinking and technical skills needed to navigate and shape the digital world.
Dive into Dr. Lutzky's courses and gain insights from an educator who has not just studied technology, but actively shapes its future.