This course has two major objectives: getting familiarized with classic and recent HCI research that well demonstrates novel interactive systems and applications, and designing an interactive system by conducting brainstorming, qualitative surveys, low-fidelity prototyping, and working prototype implementation. To achieve them, this course offers a mixture of research discussions on HCI papers, research method tutorials, and capstone projects.
- Research discussions: We discuss a selected set of papers published at HCI and its relevant conferences, such as CHI, UIST, UbiComp, CSCW, and MobiSys. Each student will be asked to lead discussions at least once during the semester.
- Research method tutorials: We learn fundamental methods for conducting HCI research. They cover various topics, including qualitative studies, low-fidelity prototyping, and presentation strategies.
- Capstone projects: Students collaboratively conduct a research proposal on designing an interactive system. Throughout the course, they will perform literature surveys, brainstorming, and write a proposal as well as periodically discuss withe instructor.