交互設(shè)計(jì)，又名互動(dòng)設(shè)計(jì)，Interaction Design，是定義、設(shè)計(jì)人造系統(tǒng)行為的設(shè)計(jì)領(lǐng)域。交互設(shè)計(jì)在于定義人造物的行為方式(the "interaction"，即人工制品在特定場(chǎng)景下的反應(yīng)方式)相關(guān)的界面。
交互設(shè)計(jì)師首先進(jìn)行用戶研究相關(guān)領(lǐng)域，以及潛在用戶，設(shè)計(jì)人造物的行為，并從有用性，可用性和情感因素(usefulness, usability and emotional)等方面來評(píng)估設(shè)計(jì)質(zhì)量。交互設(shè)計(jì)是一種如何讓產(chǎn)品易用，有效而讓人愉悅的技術(shù)，它致力于了解目標(biāo)用戶和他們的期望，了解用戶在同產(chǎn)品交互時(shí)彼此的行為，了解人”本身的心理和行為特點(diǎn)。同時(shí)，還包括了解各種有效的交互方式，并對(duì)它們進(jìn)行增強(qiáng)和擴(kuò)充。
交互設(shè)計(jì)還涉及到多個(gè)學(xué)科，以及和多領(lǐng)域多背景人員的溝通。通過對(duì)產(chǎn)品的界面和行為進(jìn)行交互設(shè)計(jì)，讓產(chǎn)品和它的使用者之間建立一種有機(jī)關(guān)系，從而可以有效達(dá)到使用者的目標(biāo)，這就是交互設(shè)計(jì)的目的。美國交互設(shè)計(jì)鼓勵(lì)多樣化，有些同學(xué)可能想嘗試另類的素材，對(duì)于這個(gè)專業(yè)只要是合理的，符合用戶的需求，或者說，更適合表達(dá)自己的想法，就完全可以用。
交互設(shè)計(jì)在中國是一個(gè)新興的產(chǎn)業(yè)，但是隨著中國電子系統(tǒng)對(duì)人們生活影響的逐漸擴(kuò)大，中國交互設(shè)計(jì)師將面臨一個(gè)很大的缺口。交互設(shè)計(jì)師在一些公司的職位列表中通常又被稱為用戶界面設(shè)計(jì)師、可用性設(shè)計(jì)師、用戶體驗(yàn)設(shè)計(jì)師等。團(tuán)隊(duì)內(nèi)部把交互設(shè)計(jì)師的崗位命名為交互設(shè)計(jì)工程師，這意味著交互設(shè)計(jì)師職業(yè)定位朝著一專多能的復(fù)合型人才方向發(fā)展。
那美國這邊交互設(shè)計(jì)的學(xué)習(xí)時(shí)長(zhǎng)是多久呢?我們以舊金山藝術(shù)大學(xué)為例：
舊金山藝術(shù)大學(xué)是全美官方認(rèn)可最大的私立藝術(shù)設(shè)計(jì)高校，全美著名的藝術(shù)學(xué)院之一。該校的平面設(shè)計(jì)學(xué)院(School of Graphic Design)和時(shí)裝設(shè)計(jì)學(xué)院(School of Fashion Design)在美國享有盛名，曾經(jīng)培養(yǎng)出眾多藝術(shù)設(shè)計(jì)界的大家。以平面設(shè)計(jì)、服裝設(shè)計(jì)、動(dòng)畫設(shè)計(jì)專業(yè)享譽(yù)世界。
該校有M.A. in Interaction and UI/UX Design、M.F.A. in Interaction and UI/UX Design兩個(gè)學(xué)位，課程設(shè)置如下：
M.A. in Interaction and UI/UX Design
The M.A. in Interaction and UI/UX Design provides professional study for students pursuing a career in web design and new media. Progress is measured through a rigorous process to achieve a final project portfolio.
學(xué)制：2年
課程設(shè)置：
Semester 1
ADV 605: Digital Graphics
WNM 601: Tech 1: Front-End
WNM 606: User Experience Design
Semester 2
WNM 605: Visual Design & Typography 1
WNM 608: Tech 2: Back-End
WNM 613: Motion Graphics and Video
Semester 3
GLA 615: History of Graphic Design
WNM 617: Advanced Tech: Mobile Web
WNM 635: Visual Design & Typography 2
Semester 4
ADV 695: Collaborative Project: The Agency
WNM 700: User Experience: Human Centered Design
WNM 755: Masters Portfolio
M.F.A. in Interaction and UI/UX Design
The MFA program provides advanced study for students pursuing a career in web design and new media. Progress in the MFA degree is measured through a rigorous process, both at the midpoint and final reviews.
Studio courses develop creative and technical acumen, with attention to mastering user experience design, while advanced courses provide a focused learning environment for building final thesis projects. Students will graduate with a portfolio and comprehensive thesis project showcasing their talent.
學(xué)制：3年
課程設(shè)置：
Semester 1
ADV 605: Digital Graphics
WNM 601: Tech 1: Front-End
WNM 606: User Experience Design
Semester 2
GLA 606: Crossing Borders: Art & Culture in a Global Society
GLA 615: History of Graphic Design
WNM 605: Visual Design & Typography 1
WNM 608: Tech 2: Back-End
WNM 613: Motion Graphics and Video
Semester 3
WNM 617: Advanced Tech: Mobile Web
WNM 635: Visual Design & Typography 2
WNM 700: User Experience: Human Centered Design
Semester 4
ADV 695: Collaborative Project: The Agency
WNM 610: Balancing Creativity and Profitability
WNM 810: User Experience
WNM 820: Technical Implementation
Semester 5
WNM 695: MS: Collaborative Project: MS: Automotive UI
WNM 820: Technical Implementation
WNM 830: Visual Design
Semester 6
GLA 676: Professional Practices for Designers & Advertisers
WNM 830: Visual Design
WNM 900: Internship