Master in Human-Computer Interaction and Design, University of Washington

Work on the design and development of new products or services Discover design opportunities based on quantitative and qualitative data acquired from users Create low-fidelity prototypes from a variety of media and materials, from paper to video Build high-fidelity, functional prototypes on a variety of computing platforms, including desktop, web and mobile Understand and work with existing interface technologies Envision design alternatives using divergent thinking and structured brainstorming Communicate designs in a variety of visual forms, including sketches, images, and video Learn the skills of effective critique to analyze designs in a constructive, meaningful way Learn and practice techniques to bring empathy for users into the design process Coordinate through project management skills the execution of a significant team-based design project.