Interactive Design defines the behaviour of products and systems that users can interact with. It generally centers around complex technologies such as software, mobile and electronic devices.
"People seemed to regard "interactivity" as the unique cultural discovery of the electronic age"
Laurel, B., 1992. Computers as Theater. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.
There are generally 6 steps in interactive design:
1. Design Research
2. Research Analysis & Concept Generation
3. Alternative Design & Evaluation
4. Prototype & Usability Testing
5. Implementation
6. System Testing
Interaction refers to any communication between a user and computer. Interaction Design refers to designing the medium for this interaction, and the Interface that the user will use to communicate with the computer.
"By interaction we mean any communication between a user and computer, be it direct or indirect. Direct interaction involves a dialog with feedback and control throughout the performance of the task. Indirect interaction may involve background or batch processing. The important thing is that the user is interacting with the computer in order to accomplish something."
Dix, A., J. Finlay, G. Abowd, R. Beale, 1998. Human-Computer Interaction, second edition. New York: Prentice Hall.
Examples of Great Web Design:
www.marks-and-spencer.com
www.goldeneggs.com.au
www.abc.net.au/children
www.rottnest.wa.gov.au
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