What are some topics for a final year dissertation relating to UX and technology

Explanation: This dissertation investigates how microinteractions (small, momentary interface responses such as button animations, haptic feedback, loading indicators, and notification cues) influence users’ perceptions of an overall product’s quality. The study combines experimental methods with UX measures to test whether and how specific microinteraction design choices affect perceived usability, trustworthiness, polish, and willingness to recommend. Key components: - Literature review: define microinteractions (Saffer, 2013), perceptual quality judgments in HCI (Norman, 2004; Hassenzahl, 2003), and psychological mechanisms (attention, fluency, affect). - Hypotheses: e.g., smooth, responsive microinteractions increase perceived product quality and trust vs. minimal or absent microinteractions. - Method: controlled between-subjects experiment with realistic prototypes (mobile or web). Manipulate microinteraction variables (timing, feedback modality, animation complexity). Collect quantitative measures (Likert scales for perceived quality, System Usability Scale, Net Promoter-like intent) and qualitative feedback. - Analysis: statistical tests for differences, effect sizes, and mediation analysis to see whether perceived responsiveness or aesthetic pleasure mediates the effect on overall quality judgments. - Contribution: clarifies design guidelines for prioritizing microinteraction work, quantifies their impact on perceived product quality, and informs resource allocation in product development. References: - Saffer, D. (2013). Microinteractions: Designing with Details. O’Reilly. - Hassenzahl, M. (2003). The thing and I: Understanding the relationship between user and product. In M. Blythe et al. (Eds.), Funology. - Norman, D. A. (2004). Emotional Design: Why We Love (or Hate) Everyday Things. Basic Books. This topic is suitable for a final-year dissertation because it is narrowly scoped, experimentally tractable, and directly applicable to industry UX practice.