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Intelligent Interaction Design: Innovative Models and the Future of Human–Computer Experience

A special issue of Multimodal Technologies and Interaction (ISSN 2414-4088).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 1334

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Peng-Wei Hsiao

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Faculty of Arts and Design, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao 999078, China
Interests: e-learning; digital technology design; game design; traditional culture and digital integration

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The 21st century has witnessed a paradigm shift in interaction design—from prioritizing "instrumental efficiency" to championing "experience creation”. With the growing maturity of artificial intelligence technologies, interaction design has evolved significantly. This progression allows systems to proactively anticipate user needs and even generate interactive interfaces, images, videos, code, and other content. As a result, the role of designers has transitioned from "problem solvers" to "system guides."

This Special Issue focuses on intelligent interaction design in the age of artificial intelligence, examining how AI-driven interfaces, gaming experience systems, and innovative technologies such as Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality are reshaping user experiences. The thematic directions primarily explore breakthrough applications of intelligent systems across interface design, interactive devices, game development, digital applications, and smart services. We invite submissions of original research and review articles. Contributors are encouraged to advance the future of human–computer interaction from multiple dimensions including technical implementation, user experience, and social value.

Dr. Peng-Wei Hsiao
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • augmented reality/virtual reality/mixed reality
  • interface design/user research
  • interaction design and interactive devices
  • game design
  • design and technology
  • digital applications and design
  • emerging technology applications
  • smart services and other intelligent innovations

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From Prompts to High-Fidelity Prototypes: A Usability Evaluation of Generative AI-Driven Prototyping Tools for Smart Mobile App Design
by John Bustamante-Orejuela, Xavier Quiñonez-Ku and Pablo Pico-Valencia
Multimodal Technol. Interact. 2026, 10(4), 42; https://doi.org/10.3390/mti10040042 (registering DOI) - 17 Apr 2026
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The integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) into software design tools has transformed the early stages of mobile application development, particularly prototype creation from natural-language prompts. This study evaluates the usability and effectiveness of GAI-assisted prototyping tools for generating high-fidelity mobile application prototypes. [...] Read more.
The integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) into software design tools has transformed the early stages of mobile application development, particularly prototype creation from natural-language prompts. This study evaluates the usability and effectiveness of GAI-assisted prototyping tools for generating high-fidelity mobile application prototypes. A controlled laboratory usability study was conducted in which undergraduate Information Technology Engineering students used and evaluated four widely adopted prototyping platforms: Figma, Uizard, Visily, and Stitch. Participants employed these tools to recreate mobile interfaces corresponding to the interaction model of the Duolingo application. The System Usability Scale (SUS) was used to assess perceived usability and effectiveness from the users’ perspective. The results indicate that all evaluated tools enabled rapid prototype generation; however, significant differences emerged in usability, structural fidelity, and perceived control. Figma and Stitch achieved the highest usability scores and demonstrated greater alignment with the reference prototype (82.86 and 80.36, respectively). Visily achieved a favorable usability score (78.57), while Uizard obtained a moderate score (67.14). Although Uizard and Visily exhibited strong automation capabilities and faster initial generation, their outputs required additional manual refinement to achieve higher fidelity and customization. Participant feedback emphasized the importance of output quality, responsiveness, and foundational design knowledge in achieving satisfactory results. Overall, the findings suggest that current GAI-based prototyping tools are effective and valuable in real-world software development contexts. However, their effectiveness appears closely related to the degree of user control, responsiveness, and the ability to iteratively refine AI-generated interface components. Full article
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How Virtual Reality Design Reshapes Our Ecological Connection to Natural Systems
by Ivonne Angelica Castiblanco Jimenez, Santiago Parra Barrios and Ana Maria Correa Jimenez
Multimodal Technol. Interact. 2026, 10(2), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/mti10020020 - 20 Feb 2026
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This integrative literature review examines how virtual reality (VR) design can transform environmental understanding by changing users from passive observers to active participants in ecological systems. We aimed to analyze the interaction strategies through which VR enables environmental awareness and to identify the [...] Read more.
This integrative literature review examines how virtual reality (VR) design can transform environmental understanding by changing users from passive observers to active participants in ecological systems. We aimed to analyze the interaction strategies through which VR enables environmental awareness and to identify the most effective approaches for fostering ecological connection. Through systematic analysis of studies published between 2015 and 2025, we found that effective VR implementations share three core design mechanisms: progressive engagement that builds connection over time, a careful balance between interaction and reflection, and multisensory integration that creates believable immersive experiences. These design mechanisms, in turn, build ecological connection through three fundamental pillars: perspective-taking that generates empathy, the creation of authentic sensory experiences, and the development of network thinking to understand complex interconnections. This review contributes to the field by mapping the development of environmental VR applications, identifying successful implementation strategies, and highlighting research gaps. Our analysis provides a comprehensive interaction framework for designing more effective environmental experiences and advancing this emerging field when innovative approaches are most needed. Full article
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