WHAT IS INTERACTIVE DESIGN?

Wikipedia says Interaction Design is:

Interaction Design (IxD) defines the structure and behavior of interactive products and services. Interaction Designers create compelling relationships between people and the interactive systems they use, from computers to mobile devices to appliances; Interaction Designers lay the groundwork for intangible experiences.

Interactive Design is the design of spaces for human interaction in everyday and working environments. It involves the designing of an information infrastructure, the interface and layout. Interaction design is a crucial because its what allows us to communicate with and use modern electronic devices and computers.