Investigating the Rationale Interaction Design Integration in Design Education Frameworks

Abstract

The need of include interface design into design education courses is explored in this research. It uses a combination of quantitative (a survey questionnaire) and qualitative (expert interviews, content analysis) methodologies, drawing from a mixed-methods approach. In this quantitative study, 350 students from public and private design schools in Maharashtra, India, were asked about their thoughts on the significance of interaction design, the demand for professionals with these skills in the workplace, their interest in and likelihood of enrolling in an interaction design programme, and their plans for further education. Interviews and examination of institutional papers were among the qualitative data sources. Importantly, the results show that a large portion of the population is aware of the need for experts in the field of interaction design (43% very/somewhat aware) and is very interested in learning more about its characteristics (58% extremely interested). Incorporating these abilities would increase employment competitiveness, according to 43% of respondents, and 43% of those same people think interface design is vital for satisfying industry demands. The significance and worth of interface design, however, were unclear to several respondents. In order to keep up with the ever-changing demands of businesses and give students a leg up when applying for jobs, the research stresses the need of incorporating interaction design principles into design programmes. The discussion focuses on the suggestions and implications for the construction of curricula.