The document outlines the MFA program in Interaction Design at SVA, emphasizing the importance of turning ideas into reality through experience, behavior, and language. Key themes include observation, empathy, and effective communication, along with practical advice such as speaking up, writing frequently, and applying learned skills. It promotes the notion that design can significantly influence everyday life.

1. WHAT WE TEACH: MAKE IDEAS REAL
mfa in interaction design
LIZ DANZICO
IDEA 2010

2. Even a great idea is only an
idea until you make it real.”
—SILAS RHODES

3. Even a great idea is only an
idea until you make it real.”
—SILAS RHODES

4. THEMES: INTENDED AND EMERGENT

5. 1 EXPERIENCE: CRAFT AND COMMUNICATION

6. 1 EXPERIENCE: CRAFT AND COMMUNICATION

7. 1 EXPERIENCE: CRAFT AND COMMUNICATION

8. 2 BEHAVIOR: OBSERVATION AND EMPATHY

9. 2 BEHAVIOR: OBSERVATION AND EMPATHY

10. 2 BEHAVIOR: OBSERVATION AND EMPATHY

11. 3 LANGUAGE: MEANING AND CONTEXT

12. 3 LANGUAGE: MEANING AND CONTEXT

13. * BONUS SECTION

14. * SPEAK UP: CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT

15. * WRITE OFTEN: PRODUCE A PORTFOLIO

16. * GET OUT: APPLY WHAT YOU LEARN

17. Make ideas real.
Making can change experience,
behavior, and language.
Your work can shape everyday life.
Speak up
Write often
Get out

18. mfa in interaction design
ldanzico@sva.edu
@bobulate
School: interactiondesign.sva.edu
Project:Interaction: www.projectinteraction.org
Credits: www.onewhiteboardaday.com/, www.flickr.com/svaixd/