In the video “A Discussion with Professor Terry Winograd of Stanford,” Professor Terry Winograd shares his research experience in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and his insights into the future of technology.

Professor Winograd emphasized the importance of user-centered design. He pointed out that understanding the user’s needs is crucial before designing any product. This fits well with what we learned in our Human-Computer Interaction course: always prioritizing the user experience.

The professor also discussed the advancements in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and its application in HCI. This made me excited about the future direction of interaction design as well. Interaction design will face more opportunities and challenges with the continuous development of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, and other technologies. We need to actively explore the application of these new technologies in interaction design to create a richer and more immersive interaction experience for users.

Prof. Winograd’s arguments made me reflect on some of my problems in design and the direction of my learning. I have often focused too much on visual design and interaction patterns in my studies and neglected the impact of design on the whole social ecosystem; Prof. Winograd reminded me that we are designing a product or service for users and a new way of life or interaction. At the same time, I started to think about the social responsibility of design, and Prof. Winograd’s point of view made me realize that interaction design is not just about providing users with an easy interface but also about solving real social problems and making design have a positive impact on society.