Dave Malouf said > I'd like to point people to Robert Reimann's definition of Interaction
> Design that he crafted with Jody Forlizzi (@CMU) <snip> > I'm not saying it is perfect, but, it had a few elements that are > important for this discussion. > 1) "design discipline" - What does this mean. > a) It is an ARTISTIC craft connected to aesthetics. > b) It is a value driven process where function is valued within the > aesthetic forms made manifest > c) It is focused on design education processes and not those of > engineering or science. (not exclusive, but focused) I've been scanning this thread for a while; and I can't confess to having absorbed every idea. But it's clear to me from this posting and others that there is a broader view of "interaction design" than captured in this viewpoint. I have spent many hours designing human interaction with computer-based products and systems *primarily* by structuring and choreographing information and control elements to meet users' cognitive and task needs. *Secondarily* I have focused on form, layout, and aesthetics. (For the latter characteristic, I have most often relying on more skilled visual artists than myself.) Perhaps this emphasis is due to the types of systems and software I have designed, leaning heavily on user transactions and data management, manipulation, and communication. I'm inspired to see the breadth of skills and viewpoints that can contribute to making this young discipline come of age. We all share a common goal, and will no doubt benefit from continued discussions about our craft as it evolves. I look forward to gaining more insights in Savannah. Paul Eisen Principal User Experience Architect tandemseven [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tandemseven.com ________________________________________________________________ *Come to IxDA Interaction08 | Savannah* February 8-10, 2008 in Savannah, GA, USA Register today: http://interaction08.ixda.org/ ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
