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In this course students will learn how the experiences and interactions we have every day are shaped and mediated by the way products and interfaces are designed. We will look at how designers develop products that engage, delight, motivate, or manage users. Students will consider the ethics of design and learn to spot manipulative or misleading design patterns. Fundamentally, we will learn what makes a product usable. This course will empower students to understand common interface design terminology, think through how design works or doesn’t, and allow students to be conversant with designers when developing a product or project. During the course, we will look at fundamental principles of good design, discuss current trends in product and interface design, and become familiar with the industry standard UX design software. Finally, we will create a basic product prototype that will allow students to present and test a product or interaction idea. Attendance for the first class is mandatory.