Study Material / Human Computer Interaction (April 2026)
🖥️ Human Computer Interaction
April 2026
3 credits
12 weeks
Prof. Rajiv Ratn Shah
IIIT Delhi
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This course offers a comprehensive exploration of human-computer interaction (HCI) design,covering both theoretical principles and practical applications. Students will delve into key topics such as user-centered design thinking, usability principles, interface development, rapid prototyping methodologies, and evaluation techniques. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to differentiate between human-computer interaction, user experience design, and design thinking concepts. Moreover, students will gain proficiency in applying user-centered design strategies, data gathering techniques, rapid prototyping tools, and methods for effectively communicating design concepts. They will develop the skills to assess the effectiveness and user-friendliness of various interaction designs. Throughout the course,students will learn how to generate, prototype, and assess innovative design ideas using user-centric approaches, leveraging both manual techniques and automated tools such as advancements in Artificial Intelligence, including Large Language Models (LLMs).Additionally, students will have the opportunity to apply these principles to solve real-world problems, gaining practical experience in addressing diverse application scenarios.
Last updated in April 2026.
Week 1
Introduction to HCI + Case study
  • Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI): Lecture 1 Part 1
  • Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI):Lecture 1 Part 2
  • Good Design vs Bad Design
  • HCI Project
Week 2
What is Design + Case study
  • Design:Lecture 2 Part 1
  • Design:Lecture 2 Part 2
  • Inclusivity, Accessibility and Design Principles
  • Canva
Week 3
What is Interaction + Case study
  • Interaction:Lecture 3 Part 1
  • Interaction:Lecture 3 Part 2
  • Interaction Design Process
  • Prototyping with Figma
Week 4
What is the User Perspective + Case study
  • User Perspective: Lecture 4 part 1
  • User Perspective: Lecture 4 part 2
  • User Perspective
  • Miro
  • Mental/conceptual model
Week 5
What is an Interface + Case study
  • Interface - Part 1
  • Interface - Part 2
  • Cognitive Aspects in Human-Computer Interaction
  • Introduction to Behance
Week 6
What is Data Requirement, Gathering and Analysis
  • Data Requirement, Gathering, and Analysis
  • Data Gathering and Analysis
  • Panel Discussion: Ethics, Techniques, and Analysis in Data Gathering
  • IRB Overview
Week 7
Prototyping and Smart UI + Case study
  • Prototyping and Smart UI - Part 1
  • Prototyping and Smart UI - Part 2
  • Hands-on Prototyping Techniques
  • Prototyping for Human-Computer Interaction
Week 8
Iterative Design and Evaluation + Case study
  • Evaluation
  • Evaluation Techniques
  • Illustrator
  • Iterative design and evaluation
Week 9
HCI with IoT and Applications + Case study
  • IoT and HCI
  • IoT and HCI
Week 10
HCI and AI (including LLMs) + Case study
  • HCI and AI
  • LLM and HCI Tutorial
  • AI-Powered Tools for Content Generation and Analysis: Kyron
  • AI-Powered Tools for Content Generation and Analysis: Firefly, Audino
Week 11
Privacy, Security, and HCI + Case study
  • Privacy, Security, and HCI
Week 12
HCI and AI based Conversational Systems and Applications(e.g., Finance, Healthcare, Education, Software Engineering,Assessment, Information Retrieval) + Projects
  • HCI and AI in Conversational Systems
  • Human Centered AI for Autism Diagnosis
  • Conversational AI: Human-Centric Interaction through HCI and NLP