1.3 People-centered design emphasizes the quality of user experience beyond just functionality. Discuss how designers can address both hedonic and pragmatic aspects of product designs.(5)

1.2 Discuss the challenges and benefits of having multidisciplinary teams involved in interaction design. provide at least two examples of each.(5)

1.1 Define interaction design and explain its primary focus(5)

2.4 Discuss the key components of conceptual models, and explain how they contribute to user understanding of interactive systems.(10)

2.3 John Gould and Clayton Lewis (1985) established three key principles they believed would lead to the development of a “useful and easy-to-use computer system”. Identify and explain these principles(10)

2.2 You are part of a design team tasked with redesigning a university library's digital catalog system. Students and faculty have reported difficulties finding resources, navigating the interface, and accessing digital materials remotely. The university wants a more intuitive, accessible, and efficient system that meets diverse user needs. Apply the Double Diamond design process to address this challenge. Explain what specific activities you would undertake(10)

2.1 Explain how individual and cultural differences impact interaction design and why a one-size-fits-all approach is often ineffective. Using examples, discuss how designers can better understand and accommodate these differences when creating interactive products for diverse user groups.(10)

4.2 Write an essay that explain the different conceptual tools used in interaction design. In your essay

·         Define and distinguish between paradigms, visions, and challenges in interaction design.

·         Explain the purpose and characteristics of theories and models in the context of interaction design.

Describe what frameworks are and explain their role in guiding research and design.  (20 MARKS)

4.1 A healthcare technology start-up is developing a new patient management system for hospitals. The system will be used by healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, administrators) and will include features for patient record management, appointment scheduling, medication tracking, and emergency notifications.

Analyze the five interaction types discussed in the literature (instructing, conversing, manipulating, exploring, and responding) and develop a comprehensive design proposal for this healthcare system.

In your answer, include

·         Briefly explain each of the five interaction types and their key characteristics

·    Evaluate which interaction types would be most appropriate for different components of the healthcare system, providing clear justification for your choices

Design a specific feature of the system that effectively combines at least three interaction types, explaining how they would work together to enhance the user experience (20 MARKS)