Week 4: Instructional Design

Analysis, Instructional Design, Lecture Review

In our daily lives, we are constantly following instructions. Whether it using a parking meter, the washing machine or cooking at home, we are surrounded by this type of design. It can be crucial in certain disciplines, like medical diagrams or airplane evacuation pamphlets. These types of instructional designs, like all, must carefully consider the audience, their background and presumed knowledge. This a reoccurring feature of design work, the user drives the design. As explained by Alberto Cario, the 4 main types of interaction include:

  • Instruction – (most basic means)
  • Conversation – (back and forth dialogue – SIRI)
  • Manipulation – (drag and drop – alters the appearance)
  • Exploration – (games)

Waterson, S. (2019). GDIDMPOD04a [Online Lecture]. Retrieved from https://vimeo.com/319375981