Minor in Interaction Design
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
The Minor in Interaction Design (IXD) requires 18-20 credit hours of coursework. Please see the course catalog for specific program requirements.
Admission Requirements
In order to qualify for admission to the Minor in Interaction Design (IXD), a student must hold a KU Cumulative Graduation GPA of at least a 2.0. Students are not required to submit a portfolio.
Application Process
Students must formally request the addition of the minor by submitting the Change of Major/Minor/Certificate form to the Registrar’s office.
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:
The minor consists of at least 18-20 credit hours; 12 credit hours must be completed at the 300+ level (Jr/Sr level).
Residency Requirements:
At least 9 credit hours of courses required for the minor must be completed at KU.
For assistance with questions regarding the Minor in Interaction Design (IXD) curriculum, course availability, or other questions about the program, please contact design@ku.edu.
For assistance with enrollment planning, please schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.
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
The Minor in Interaction Design (IXD) requires 18-20 credit hours of coursework. Please see the course catalog for specific program requirements.
Admission Requirements
In order to qualify for admission to the Minor in Interaction Design (IXD), a student must hold a KU Cumulative Graduation GPA of at least a 2.0. Students are not required to submit a portfolio.
Application Process
Students must formally request the addition of the minor by submitting the Change of Major/Minor/Certificate form to the Registrar’s office.
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:
The minor consists of at least 18-20 credit hours; 12 credit hours must be completed at the 300+ level (Jr/Sr level).
Residency Requirements:
At least 9 credit hours of courses required for the minor must be completed at KU.
For assistance with questions regarding the Minor in Interaction Design (IXD) curriculum, course availability, or other questions about the program, please contact design@ku.edu.
For assistance with enrollment planning, please schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.