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Interaction Design History Spring 2025

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Author: YaoyangZhang

Has the responsibility of an interaction designer changed?

May 15, 2025

In the interaction history class, we learned that early devices like blackberry had actually influenced the relationship between people […]

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How the iPod and iPhone Changed Our Relationship with Technology

May 6, 2025

My point of view is that the iPod and iPhone not only brought new devices, but also changed our […]

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Web 2.0

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

The interactive starting point of Web 2.0 Web 2.0 has transformed the Internet from one-way browsing into two-way interaction. […]

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The Challenges of Graphical User Interfaces from Past to Future

March 28, 2025May 25, 2025

Since Apple released the Macintosh in 1984 and Microsoft launched Windows in 1985, graphical user interfaces have undergone significant […]

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How Lucy Suchman Changed the Way We Design Technology

March 15, 2025May 25, 2025

I think Lucy Suchman’s research has changed the way we think about whether design technology really serves humanity. Her […]

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How did the Xerox Star change the direction of computing?

March 11, 2025May 25, 2025

The Xerox Star 8010, introduced in 1981, was a groundbreaking computer that significantly influenced the future of computing. It […]

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The Mother of All Demos: Engelbart’s Visionary Leap

March 11, 2025May 25, 2025

In 1968, Douglas Engelbart and his team at SRI revolutionized computing with “The Mother of All Demos”, showcasing innovations […]

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Gestalt principles and Fitz’s Law in interaction design

February 11, 2025May 25, 2025

When designing interactive software, applying Gestalt principles and Fitz’s Law can greatly enhance usability and user experience.   Gestalt […]

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A comparison of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and modern ICONS

February 5, 2025May 25, 2025

Wechat message bubbles symbolize conversations or chatting with others. This symbol in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics also expresses communication, which […]

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Ada Lovelace and Lillian Gilbreth

February 5, 2025May 25, 2025

Understanding Ada Lovelace and Lillian Gilbreth is important to the history of IXD because they laid the foundations of […]

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