Project information
Project manager
Mexhid Ferati
Other project members
Rafael Messias Martins, Arianit Kurti, Fisnik Dalipi, Juan Velasquez, Timmy Öberg
Participating organizations
Linnaeus University,Sigma Technology Group, Interior Cluster Sweden (ICS), Bontouch, IKEA of Sweden
Financier
The KK-foundation
Timetable
1 sep 2024–31 aug 2025
Subject
Informatics (Department of informatics, Faculty of technology)
Research groups
Interaction Design Research Group
Linnaeus Knowledge Environments
Digital Transformations
More about the project
To meet the current and future needs of the business sector and create a knowledge and research environment focused on the design and development of technology with a high degree of usability, this project aims to develop two advanced courses in interaction design. These courses represent a first step toward the vision of a new master’s program in interaction design, which is an important milestone for establishing a comprehensive knowledge environment in informatics at Linnaeus University.
The project also aims to contribute to the following areas:
- Increase the number of advanced-level students in the field of information and communication technology (ICT)
- Enhance the relevance of Linnaeus University’s advanced-level course offerings to align with the needs and requirements of the local industry
- Increase the number of female students in IT-related programs, as the interaction design bachelor's program has traditionally attracted students of all genders
- Promote internal collaboration between the Department of Informatics and the Department of Computer Science and Media Technology
By developing these two new courses, the project aims to create a strong collaboration between academia, industry, and society. We also intend to involve several companies who will contribute with their expertise and influence the shape of these courses in accordance with their needs and areas of expertise. A preliminary study, involving both companies and students, has identified a need for skills in three key areas: design, accessibility, and AI.
The project thus intends to investigate how one of the courses could focus on ensuring that digital products, such as websites, software, and apps, are accessible to a broad range of users. The project will also explore if generative AI can form the basis of one of the courses, focusing on how AI can be used in the design process as well as how interactive AI systems can be designed from a user-centered perspective.
The project is part of the research in the research group Interaction Design Research Group (IDRG) and the Linnaeus Knowledge Environment: Digital Transformations