Interaction Design and Emergent Technologies

Education facts

Code: 2IN402

The course is based on current driving forces for the development of new digital technology and its practical applications in societal contexts. Based on established knowledge in human-computer interaction and interaction design, the course focuses on emerging technologies, which contribute to societal change and development. The course further focuses on the application of conceptual frameworks intended to describe, explain and understand the relationship between emerging technologies and their use at different levels in society. In addition, methods and models are discussed in order to be able to propose and evaluate new solutions for interaction design. An integral part of the course consists of an in-depth study of ethical and societal issues related to both the use and study of new digital technology.

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires 90 credits in Informatics, Computer science, Information Systems, Cognitive science, or equivalent studies. Also required is English 6/level 2

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Interaction Design and Emergent Technologies

  Umeå University

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 18 February 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %