Digital Interaction Design

Introduction

Digital Interaction Design is about being more creative and sensitive to how digital technology will affect our lives. It's about doing new things because they help people and give pleasure, not just because we can. Today this doesn't just mean computers of course digital technology is in mobile phones, video games, intelligent clothing, electronic music, interactive TV and so on... almost everywhere!

You will learn to design things that not only look beautiful but behave beautifully. You will also understand users' needs and desires and pick up enough technical knowledge to make it happen. Our students are gaining an international reputation for work that combines design, people and technology. This is possible because of a very special relationship between internationally renowned Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and the School of Computing.

These projects were made as working prototypes, that people can actually use - and would want to use. We like to create 'experiences', not just images or models. These are incredibly valuable and flexible skills in today's workplace. Our past students are pursuing diverse careers, including: