Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Interactive Design


Interactive Design is the way of creating interfaces and features in systems and products to allow interaction from a user. Interactive Design primarily concentrates on computer software, gaming consoles, mobile phone devices and other smart electronics.
An Interactive Design workpiece of considered to be good if it allows easy navigation, faster learning curve, reduces boredom and frustration and increases user satisfaction and enjoyment.

The steps designers have to follow when creating a interactive system or product are
1. Design Research
2. Research Analysis and Concept Generation
3. Alternative Design and Evaluation
4. Prototyping and Usability Testing

5. Implementation
6. System Testing


Examples of Interactive Design in products:




Information Kiosks


Mobile phone screens





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