Design of Useful and Usable Interactive Systems
COMPSCI 79
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Course Information
Description
Formerly CS 179, the course covers skills and techniques necessary to design innovative interactive products that are useful, usable and that address important needs of people other than yourself. You will learn how to uncover needs that your customers cannot even articulate. You will also learn a range of design principles, effective creativity-related practices, and techniques for rapidly creating and evaluating product prototypes. You will also have several opportunities to formally communicate your design ideas to a variety of audiences. You will complete two large team-based design projects.
Course Notes
CS 79 was formerly offered as CS 179. Students who took CS 179 may not take CS 79 for credit.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
