IEOR 170: Interaction and Experience Design for Engineers

Spring 2003 Syllabus
Professor: Ken Goldberg
Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) Dept
University of California at Berkeley
Lectures and Labs: MW 4-5:30, 3106 Etcheverry Hall
Web Page: www.ieor.berkeley.edu/~goldberg/

This upper-level undergraduate course surveys topics related to the design of a broad range of industrial products and interfaces ranging from alarm clocks, cell phones, and dashboards to logos, presentations, text editors, and web sites. Each of these systems creates an "experience" for its users. "Experience Design" is a term used by the AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) as an umbrella for subjects including graphic design, industrial design, and computer human interface design.

Design of such systems requires familiarity with Human Factors, such as the perception of color, sound, and language, as well as contemporary ideas from the fields of Human Computer Interface and Usability. The class will analyze a number of case studies in depth and expert speakers from local design firms will present current perspectives. Students individially and in teams will design and implement a series of projects using tools such as html and javascript, which will be analyzed through in-class critique. The goals of the course are to familiarize students with fundamentals of human factors/ergonomics, increase student awareness of design in everyday experience, and enhance student skills in creativity and presentation. This course is intended primarily for engineering students. It requires senior standing in Engineering but no prior knowledge of design.

Administration

1. Professor: Ken Goldberg, 4189 Etcheverry Hall. goldberg@ieor.berkeley.edu. Office Hours: MW 2-3pm, or by appointment.
2. Teaching Assistant: Anthony Levandowski, Office Hours: TBD.
3. Grader: TBD. To discuss homework or lab grades, please contact the Teaching Assistant first.
4. Lab Adminstrator: Jay Sparks sparks@ieor.berkeley.edu. By Appointment.
5. There is no required textbook. Required readings will be handed out in class.
6. Grading: based on:
   • 10% Class Participation
   • 25% Design Assignment Grading (Points, see below)
   • 25% Team Design Project
   • 10% Design Notebook
   • 30% Final Exam
7. Design Assignment Grading: Design Assignments will be reviewed in class (based on volunteering), in teams, and by the grader on a scale of 0-4.
8. Example Design Notebook: Gloria Lo, Spring 2003
9. Design Process: Ten Steps
10. Team Design Projects: Schedule
11. Team Design Projects: Final Presentations
12. Related Links
13. Other: I welcome constructive criticism. Please email me with feedback on the course, teaching and format at any time during the term.