HUMAN-CENTERED TECHNOLOGY

The Unit of Human-Centered Technology (IHTE) is part of Department of Software Systems at Tampere University of Technology. IHTE focuses on investigating user needs, values and requirements as a basis for better technical systems. The research in IHTE aims at developing methods for designing, evaluating and implementing highly usable and acceptable systems. The research is multidisciplinary and contributes to partnering companies’ R&D processes and business benefits.

IHTE offers education for students on BSc, MSc and doctoral levels. The emphases on education are user-centered design methods and applying psychology in product development.