Interaction Design II

IAD4000 / Fall 2025

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Syllabus

IAD4000 Interaction Design II

Instructor: Michael Lahey  

S1: 2:00pm - 3:15pm TR (KH 1301)
S2: 3:30pm - 4:45pm TR (KH 1301)

E-mail: mlahey@kennesaw.edu  

Office Hours: @ me on Teams   

Course Description

This course expands student ability in contemporary interaction design theory by incorporating the agile design process. Students read about agile design before understanding how interaction design applies to agile work environments. Students use prototyping tools to create their own projects. Credit Hours: 3-0-3

Book

J Gothelf & J Seiden’s Lean UX, 3rd ed. (Riley free copy, sign in w/ KSU email)

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand how interaction design applies to Agile and Lean methods
  2. Work in teams to prepare for post-collegiate environments
  3. Understand how to put team-based work in personal Portfolios

Graded Assignment

Small Assignments (Skills Survey, CITI, Review Form)

15

Pitch

50

Quizzes (10pts, 6 total)

60

Final Project

150

TOTAL

275

Policies

  1. You have three absences that can be used anytime except for Presentation Days. There’s a 10pt penalty on your overall grade for every absence after the third and/or for missing a Presentation Day. (Open Sessions do not count toward your absences.)
  2. Being more than 5 minutes late to class thrice = 1 absence. Being more than 10 minutes late to a class twice = 1 absence. This starts on August 26th, 2025.
  3. If you miss the class because you’re sick, I'll excuse that absence with written documentation. You’re not allowed to make up missed assignments unless you provide written documentation.
  4. Students are solely responsible for managing their enrollment in class; non-completion doesn’t constitute a withdrawal.
  5. Teams will be the primary communication tool outside of class. You agree to stay updated on tagged communications via Teams. If you need my attention via Teams’ class channels, please @MichaelLahey so I see it. (If you DM me, you don’t need to @ me.)
  6. Use of LLMs are not allowed on work in this class. If caught, you'll receive an immediate zero on that assignment (even the Final Project). Why? Excluding environmental impact (which isn't possible), Prof. Lahey is agnostic on the use of LLMs in certain contexts. That said, he is skeptical of their benefit in an educational context. Why? This is a learning environment, not a chop shop. Why? The error rates on LLMs are high and what happens when you cannot fix or even recognize LLM mistakes? What is your value on the job market then? Just listen to angel_moe91. Or, Angela Duckworth.
  7. No student may submit the same, or substantially the same, assignment for credit in this class. You will receive an immediate zero on that assignment.
  8. On final grades, I round up from .5%.
  9. Federal, BOR, KSU Policies.
  10. Student Resources.
  11. The Syllabus and Syllabus Schedule are subject to change.

Class Resources

Assignment Prompts

CITI Certification: here

Pitch Presentation: here

Miscellaneous

Consent Form: here

Figma Basics: here

Review Form: here

Week 1: Prep

8/19, Tuesday class: You’ll learn about class expectations, design methods, Lean UX, and what goes into a good pitch.

8/21, Thursday class: We'll discuss what goes into a good pitch.

Activities:

Locate:

Due:

1. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

8/19 (T) @ class time

2. Watch Opening Lecture (S1: 2:00pm - 3:15pm)

Find here

8/21 (R) by class time

3. Skills Survey due

Find here

8/21 (R) by class time

4. CITI Certification due

Find here /
Turn in to D2L

8/21 (R) by class time

5. Syllabus/Syllabus Schedule Quiz due

D2L > Quizzes

8/21 (R) by class time

6. Read Pitch Assignment prompt

Find here

8/21 (R) by class time

7. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

8/21 (R) @ class time

Week 2: Pitches

8/26, Tuesday class: Come to class and pitch your idea.

8/28, Thursday class: Pitches not completed on Tuesday will be delivered today.

Locate:

Due:

Activities:

1. Upload Pitch (PDF)

Turn in to D2L

8/26 (T) by class time

2. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

8/26 (T) @ class time

3. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

8/28 (R) @ class time

4. Team leaders: Set up Figma

Find here

8/31 (Sun) by 11:59pm

Week 3: Lean UX Intro

9/2, Tuesday class: Lecture session. We'll talk about Scrum, a form of Agile and let teams meet.

9/4, Thursday class: Your'll work on an extra credit exercise related to Chs 1-3. Bring a tablet/laptop.

Activities:

Locate:

Due:

1. Watch “Intro to Scrum" video (up to 7:12)

Find here

9/2 (T) by class time

2. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

9/2 (T) @ class time

3. Read Lean UX, Chapters 1 - 3

Your book

9/4 (R) by class time

4. Lean UX, Ch. 1 - 3 Quiz due

D2L > Quizzes

9/4 (R) by class time

5. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

9/4 (R) @ class time

Week 4: Lean UX Canvas 1

9/9, Tuesday class: You'll work on an extra credit exercise related to Chs. 4-6. Bring a tablet/laptop.

9/11, Thursday class: You'll work on parts 1 & 2 of the Lean UX Canvas on FigJam. Bring a tablet/laptop.

Activities:

Locate:

Due:

1. Read Lean UX, Chapters 4 - 6

Your book

9/9 (T) by class time

2. Lean UX, Ch. 4 - 6 Quiz due

D2L > Quizzes

9/9 (T) by class time

3. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

9/9 (T) @ class time

4. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

9/11 (R) @ class time

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Week 5: Lean UX Canvas 2

9/16, Tuesday class: You'll work on an extra credit exercise related to Chs. 7-8. Bring a tablet/laptop.

9/18, Thursday class: You'll work on parts 3 & 4 of the Lean UX Canvas on FigJam. Bring a tablet/laptop.

Activities:

Locate:

Due:

1. Read Lean UX, Chapters 7 - 8

Your book

9/16 (T) by class time

2. Lean UX, Ch. 7 - 8 Quiz due

D2L > Quizzes

9/16 (T) by class time

3. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

9/16 (T) @ class time

4. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

9/18 (R) @ class time

Week 6: Lean UX Canvas 3  

9/23, Tuesday class: You'll work on an extra credit exercise related to Chs. 9-12. Bring a tablet/laptop.

9/25, Thursday class: You'll work on parts 5 & 6 of the Lean UX Canvas on FigJam. Bring a tablet/laptop.

Activities:

Locate:

Due:

1. Read Lean UX, Chapters 9 - 12

Your book

9/23 (T) by class time

2. Lean UX, Ch. 9 - 12 Quiz due

D2L > Quizzes

9/23 (T) by class time

3. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

9/23 (T) @ class time

4. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

9/25 (R) @ class time

Week 7: Metrics

9/30, Tuesday class: We'll discuss quantified measurement. Bring a tablet/laptop.

10/2, Thursday class: You'll work on a feedback and metrics exercise on FigJam. Bring a tablet/laptop.

Locate:

1. Read Lean UX, Chapter 15

Your book

9/30 (T) by class time

2. Lean UX, Ch. 15 Quiz due

D2L > Quizzes

9/30 (T) by class time

3. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

9/30 (T) @ class time

4. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

Activities:

Due:

10/2 (R) @ class time

Week 8: Leaders & Members

10/7, Tuesday class: Only *team leaders* attend. Bring a tablet/laptop.

10/9, Thursday class: Only *team members* attend. Bring a tablet/laptop.

Locate:

Activities:

Due:

1. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

10/7 (T) @ class time

2. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

10/9 (R) @ class time

Week 9: Sprint 1 (W0)

10/14, Tuesday class: Work session. Work on Sprint 1, Design Week Zero.

10/16, Thursday class: Work session. Work on Sprint 1, Design Week Zero.

Locate:

1. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

10/14 (T) @ class time

2. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

10/16 (R) @ class time

3. Lean UX documentation due

Your FigJam

10/19 (Sun) by 11:59pm

Activities:

Due:

Week 10: Sprint 1 (W1)

10/21, Tuesday class: Open session. Prof. Lahey will be in class but attendance isn't mandatory.

10/23, Thursday class: Open session. Prof. Lahey will be in class but attendance isn't mandatory.

Locate:

1. 🕊 Open Session 🕊

Kennesaw 1301

10/21 (T) @ class time

2. 2-day Stand-up due

On Teams & FigJam

10/21 (T) by 11:59pm

3. 🕊 Open Session 🕊

Kennesaw 1301

10/23 (R) @ class time

4. 2-day Stand-up due

On Teams & FigJam

10/23 (R) by 11:59pm

5. 2-day Stand-up due

On Teams & FigJam

10/25 (Sat) by 11:59pm

Activities:

Due:

6. Upload Consent Forms (S1, W2)

D2L > Assignments

10/26 (Sun) by 11:59pm

Week 11: Sprint 1 (W2)

10/28, Tuesday class: Open session. Prof. Lahey will be in class but attendance isn't mandatory.

10/30, Thursday class: Open session. Prof. Lahey will be in class but attendance isn't mandatory.

Locate:

1. 🕊 Open Session 🕊

Kennesaw 1301

10/28 (T) @ class time

2. 2-day Stand-up due

On Teams & FigJam

10/28 (T) by 11:59pm

3. 🕊 Open Session 🕊

Kennesaw 1301

10/30 (R) @ class time

4. 2-day Stand-up due

On Teams & FigJam

10/30 (R) by 11:59pm

5. Last day to withdraw without academic penalty

N/A

10/31 (F) by 11:45pm

Activities:

Due:

6. 2-day Stand-up due

On Teams & FigJam

11/1 (Sat) by 11:59pm

7. Sprint 1 Retrospective due

On Teams & FigJam

11/2 (Sun) by 11:59pm

8. Upload Consent Forms (S1, W2)

D2L > Assignments

11/2 (Sun) by 11:59pm

9. Team leader: post *view only* link to design file

4000 Class FigJam

11/2 (Sun) by 11:59pm

Week 12: Sprint 2 (W0)

11/4, Tuesday class: Work session. Work on Sprint 2, Design Week Zero.

11/6, Thursday class: Work session. Work on Sprint 2, Design Week Zero.

Locate:

1. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

11/4 (T) @ class time

2. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

11/6 (R) @ class time

Activities:

Due:

3. Lean UX documentation due

Your FigJam

11/9 (Sun) by 11:59pm

Week 13: Sprint 2 (W1)

11/11, Tuesday class: Open session. Prof. Lahey will be in class but attendance isn't mandatory.

11/13, Thursday class: Open session. Prof. Lahey will be in class but attendance isn't mandatory.

Locate:

1. 🕊 Open Session 🕊

Kennesaw 1301

11/11 (T) @ class time

2. 2-day Stand-up due

On Teams & FigJam

11/11 (T) by 11:59pm

3. 🕊 Open Session 🕊

Kennesaw 1301

11/13 (R) @ class time

4. 2-day Stand-up due

On Teams & FigJam

11/13 (R) by 11:59pm

5. 2-day Stand-up due

On Teams & FigJam

11/15 (Sat) by 11:59pm

Activities:

Due:

6. Upload Consent Forms (S2, W1)

D2L > Assignments

11/16 (Sun) by 11:59pm

Week 14: Sprint 2 (W2)  

11/18, Tuesday class: Open session. Prof. Lahey will be in class but attendance isn't mandatory.

11/20, Thursday class: Open session. Prof. Lahey will be in class but attendance isn't mandatory.

Activities:

Locate:

Due:

1. 🕊 Open Session 🕊

Kennesaw 1301

11/18 (T) @ class time

2. 2-day Stand-up due

On Teams & FigJam

11/18 (T) by 11:59pm

3. 🕊 Open Session 🕊

Kennesaw 1301

11/20 (R) @ class time

4. 2-day Stand-up due

On Teams & FigJam

11/20 (R) by 11:59pm

5. 2-day Stand-up due

On Teams & FigJam

11/22 (Sat) by 11:59pm

6. Sprint 2 Retrospective due

On Teams & FigJam

11/23 (Sun) by 11:59pm

7. Upload Consent Forms (S2, W2)

D2L > Assignments

11/23 (Sun )by 11:59pm

Week 15: Thanksgiving

11/25, Tuesday class: Thanksgiving Week -- No Class.

11/27, Thursday class: Thanksgiving Week -- No Class.

Locate:

N/A

N/A

N/A

Activities:

Due:

Week 16: Wrap Up

12/2, Tuesday class: Open session. Prof. Lahey will be in class but attendance isn't mandatory. Work on wrapping up your prototype.

12/4, Thursday class: Presentation session. We'll informally go over your Figma files with a Q+A session.

Activities:

Locate:

Due:

1. 🕊 Open Session 🕊

Kennesaw 1301

12/2 (T) @ class time

2. Prototype due

Figma

12/4 (R) by class time

3. 🏫 Class 🏫

Kennesaw 1301

12/4 (R) @ class time

4. Review Forms due

Find‍ here /
Turn in to D2L

12/4 (R) by 11:59pm