Product

Interaction Design

02The curriculum

Modules and topics

18 modules, 64 topics.

Foundational content13 modules

Core content in the space, explaining the essentials of this skill.

01 — Start Here

Understanding Interaction Beyond Screens

10 topics

What Interaction Design Actually Means
Interfaces As Living Systems
Why Static UI Feels Dead
Interaction As Communication
Functional vs Decorative Interaction
User Feedback Fundamentals
Behavioral Design Thinking
Why Details Change Product Feeling
Designing Reactions, Not Just Layouts
How Products Feel “Responsive”

02 — Interaction Fundamentals

The Core Principles Behind Good Interaction

11 topics

Inputs & Outputs
User Actions
Feedback Systems
State Changes
Cause & Effect
Predictability
Responsiveness
Interaction Clarity
Interaction Timing
Human Expectations
Why Good Interaction Feels Invisible

03 — States & Interface Behavior

Designing Interfaces Across Conditions

11 topics

Default States
Hover States
Focus States
Active States
Disabled States
Loading States
Empty States
Error States
Success States
State Transitions
Designing For Real Usage

04 — Gestures & Mobile Interaction

Designing For Hands, Motion & Touch

11 topics

Tap Interactions
Swipe Systems
Pull-To-Refresh
Drag & Drop
Long Press
Gesture Discovery
Thumb Zones
Mobile Reachability
Gesture Feedback
Native Interaction Patterns
Why Some Apps Feel "Natural"

05 — Transitions & Motion Feedback

Making Interfaces Feel Connected

10 topics

Transition Design
Motion Continuity
Spatial Navigation
Timing & Easing
Screen Relationships
Navigation Animation
Context Preservation
Flow Through Motion
Interface Continuity
Why Good Motion Reduces Confusion

06 — Micro-Interactions

The Small Details That Change Experience

11 topics

Button Feedback
Input Interactions
Notifications
Toggle Animations
Success Feedback
Error Feedback
Hover Details
Interaction Delight
Emotional UX
Tiny Motion Systems
Why Small Interactions Matter

07 — Feedback Loops

Keeping Users Informed & Confident

08 — Interaction Patterns

Understanding Common UX Behaviors

09 — Product Interaction Systems

Designing Consistency Across Entire Products

10 — Interaction Design In AI Products

Designing Adaptive & Conversational Experiences

16 — Interaction Breakdowns

Learning Through Real Product Experiences

17 — Interaction Challenges

Training Product Behavior Thinking

18 — Interaction Design Debates

There Is No Single Perfect UX Behavior

Context content5 modules

Where this skill meets the other spaces.

11 — Interaction Psychology

Why Certain Interactions Feel Better

12 — Interaction & Motion Design

The Relationship Between Movement & Behavior

13 — Interaction Systems In Mobile Products

Designing For Real Product Usage

14 — Common Interaction Design Mistakes

Why Some Products Feel Frustrating

15 — Interaction Observation Training

Learning To Analyze Behavior Like A Product Designer

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