The Minor in Interaction Design (IXD) is 18-20 credits and introduces students to the principles, methods, and tools that shape how people engage with technology and information in everyday life. Students gain experience conceptualizing, prototyping, and evaluating digital experiences – from websites and mobile apps to interactive media, data visualization, and emerging technologies such as AI, AR/VR, and wearable computing.

Designed for students who wish to enhance their major area of study with design and technology skills, the IXD minor emphasizes usability, accessibility, and creative problem-solving. Through hands-on coursework and collaborative projects, students develop an understanding of how design decisions influence human behavior, communication, and perception – skills increasingly in demand across industries.

The curriculum focuses on:

• Human-centered design, user interface design
• Interaction design principles
• Information architecture and visual systems
• Prototyping with contemporary digital tools
• Research methods for user experience and design strategy

Notes:

• Students may enroll in ADS 320 and ADS 341 without prior admission to the Minor in Interaction Design. Admission to the minor is prerequisite to enrollment in all other courses required for the Minor in Interaction Design.
• For assistance with questions about the Minor in Interaction Design curriculum, course availability, permissions, additional design electives, or other program details, please contact the Department of Design Chair.
• For assistance with enrollment planning, please schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.

Total Required Credit Hours, 300+ Level (Jr/Sr) Credit Hours:

Residency Requirements:

At least 9 credit hours of courses required for the minor must be completed at KU.

GPA Requirements:

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required across all courses taken for the minor.