Interaction design in India: past, present and future

ABSTRACT

In many parts of the world, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) emerged as an interdisciplinary activity between the fields of Computer Science, Cognitive Psychology and / or Human Factors. Elsewhere, the field of Information Sciences gave birth to the discipline now recognized as Information Architecture (IA). In India however, it emerged as Interaction Design, largely based in the field of Design. In this paper, I talk about this experience, give a summary of current status in industry and research and suggest an agenda for the future, particularly for interaction design education.

REFERENCES

• 1: Lahiri Chauhan, Apala, Managing Director, Human Factors International, India. Summarized from a lecture in a course on Visual Design Management and Professional Practice, in the Industrial Design Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. 2003.
• 2: Patil, Deepak, Information Design for Man-Computer Interface, MDes Thesis, Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay. 1989.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)

Additional Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors

Keywords:
HCI education, India, human-computer interaction, interaction design