2021 Spring; 32.503; Wednesday 2:30pm - 6:30pm; Tak Yeon Lee [email protected]
Introduction
How can we design products for the age of data? Thanks to the latest advancements of IT technology, a wide range of products offer AI-infused data-driven features. The goal of this course is to learn basic concepts, potentials, and limitations of data and AI, and to exercise developing AI-infused data-driven products.
This course has two tracks of activities:
- Term project: At the beginning of the semester 2-3 students will form a group and develop an AI-infused data-driven product. There is no rigid guideline for product domain (i.e., a group can propose UI, service, process, or even abstract concept) Final deliverables include a proof-of-concept (working / video) prototype, a presentation, and a report.
- In-class activities: Each class will feature activities that will help students learn core concepts of AI technology and relevant design theories. There might be in-class quizzes and take-home assignments.
Learning Objectives
Through this course, students will gain a broad overview of what AI can do and, more importantly, a in-depth understanding of working with AI as a design material. Students will be able to:
- Understand how different types of AI/ML technology function as part of a product or service
- Gain hands-on experience of (1) translating real-world problems and human needs into requirements for ML models, and (2) outlining a roadmap of data-driven system
- Present product/service designs,
- Gain hands-on experience in engaging AI as a design material in order to effectively envision new products and services that 1) people desire and 2) are technically feasible.
- Present AI product/service designs, describing both the human need and technical capability.
Time & Location
- Lectures and in-class activities will be held on every Wednesday 2:30pm - 6:30pm via Zoom
- Anonymous Discussion, Question and Answers, Last minute notification (i.e. all must join)
Course Outline
Term Projects
Group A. Virfie: Virtual Selfie w/ Friends