Human Machine Interaction

Martin Grödl
Institut für Design, Design Investigations
2026S, Vorlesung und Übungen (VU), 2.0 ECTS, 2.0 SemStd., LV-Nr. S05503

Beschreibung

The objective of the lecture is to collectively develop fundamental theories, principles and approaches for understanding various aspects of the complex relationship between us and our device-based everyday technology.

By means of examples, discussion and homework assignments the following topics will be developed:

• Sociology and psychology of technology
• Types of machines and their evolution
• Digital systems; Stratification; Interconnection
• Machine learning and the Nooscope
• Fundamental principles of interaction; Interface design; Usability testing
• Digital services; Manipulative and harmful design

Note that this list is subject to change, depending on the course of the discussion and collective interests of the student group.

Prüfungsmodalitäten

For the successful completion of the course the following criteria will be used:

• Constant and punctual participation (Compulsory attendance: min. 80%)
• Submission and presentation of exercise assignments
• Active participation in the discussion

Anmerkungen

A preliminary discussion will be held on 11 March 2026. On this date the the contents and modalities of the lecture will be discussed. If you are unsure about whether to take the lecture, you are welcome to join at that date to get more information.

Maximum number of participants: 20

Location:
Projektraum 2 (Room No. 031)
Design Investigations Studio
Oskar-Kokoschka-Platz 2, Ground Floor

Schlagwörter

machine learning, interaction, user interface design, technology, usability, sociology, psychology

Termine

Do., 12. März 2026, 13:00–14:30 Design Investigations, Projektraum 2 (Room No. 031) (Vorbesprechung)
Mi., 18. März 2026, 10:30–12:00 Design Investigations, Projektraum 2 (Room No. 031)
Mi., 25. März 2026, 10:30–12:00 Design Investigations, Projektraum 2 (Room No. 031)
Mi., 15. April 2026, 10:30–12:00 Design Investigations, Projektraum 2 (Room No. 031)
Mi., 22. April 2026, 10:30–12:00 Design Investigations, Projektraum 2 (Room No. 031)
Mi., 29. April 2026, 10:30–12:00 Design Investigations, Projektraum 2 (Room No. 031)
Mi., 06. Mai 2026, 10:30–12:00 Design Investigations, Projektraum 2 (Room No. 031)
Mi., 13. Mai 2026, 10:30–12:00 Design Investigations, Projektraum 2 (Room No. 031)
Mi., 20. Mai 2026, 10:30–12:00 Design Investigations, Projektraum 2 (Room No. 031)
Mi., 27. Mai 2026, 10:30–12:00 Design Investigations, Projektraum 2 (Room No. 031)
Mi., 03. Juni 2026, 10:30–12:00 Design Investigations, Projektraum 2 (Room No. 031)
Mi., 10. Juni 2026, 10:30–12:00 Design Investigations, Projektraum 2 (Room No. 031)
Mi., 17. Juni 2026, 10:30–12:00 Design Investigations, Projektraum 2 (Room No. 031)

LV-Anmeldung

Von 02. Februar 2026, 09:00 bis 17. März 2026, 09:00
Per Online Anmeldung

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Mitbelegung: möglich

Besuch einzelner Lehrveranstaltungen: möglich