Creative Arts & Communication
Design & HCI
设计与人机交互
Design & HCI connects user research, interaction, visual systems. Study combines ideas with practical work, analysis and discussion; the exact curriculum varies by institution.
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What you’ll explore
- User research
- Interaction
- Visual systems
- Prototyping
A sample assignment: Redesign one school form and test a paper prototype.
The reality behind the title
Feedback is often subjective. Revisions, critique and practical deadlines are routine.
Useful preparation: A small portfolio, observation, writing and making.
These are general suggestions, not admissions requirements.
Subject-focused universities & programmes
Selected for this subject’s curriculum and training routes. Read what makes each example useful, then compare the official programme. Related degrees and concentrations are labelled.
- Carnegie Mellon University United StatesHuman-Computer Interaction, BS ↗
Undergraduate degree
A primary HCI major combining computing foundations, interaction prototypes and interdisciplinary client projects.
Official listing checked 2026-10-27 - Georgia Institute of Technology United StatesComputational Media, BS ↗
Undergraduate degree
A related computing-and-media degree for exploring interaction and digital media; the award is not named HCI.
Official listing checked 2026-10-27 - The University of Hong Kong Hong KongBachelor Of Arts And Sciences Design ↗
Undergraduate degree; see the official award above
An interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences in Design route; the award is not named Human-Computer Interaction.
Official listing checked 2026-10-27
Where it might lead
Examples to explore, not guaranteed jobs. Skills, location, experience and qualifications affect entry.
- UX designer
Apply user research to practical problems; build a small project and look for supervised entry-level experience.
Possible settings: studios, media organisations, cultural institutions.
- User researcher
Use interaction to evaluate options and explain findings to others; practise research and clear communication.
Possible settings: studios, media organisations, cultural institutions.
- Interaction designer
Pursue a research or professional training route. Independent research and regulated practice often require further study and specific qualifications.
Possible settings: studios, media organisations, cultural institutions.
Experience before deciding
Redesign one school form and test a paper prototype
About 90 minutes of active work, within seven days of starting.
- Spend 20 minutes learning the basics of user research from an official university course or open educational resource.
- Redesign one school form and test a paper prototype
- Ask a willing peer for feedback, then record one engaging part, one difficulty and one question.
Output: One page or small prototype showing your method, result and limitations.
Use public examples or a paper simulation if tools, interviews or equipment are unavailable. No spending is required.
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Sources & content notes
University links above are official programme listings checked on 27 October 2026. Descriptions and experiments are editorial summaries, not quotations or university advice. Course structure and admissions requirements can change. Images are AI-generated concept illustrations.