where is Interaction Design going?

“Themed Interactive Environments” or “Interactive Art” might be better descriptors for what you’re talking about. Definitely a sub-set of iD.

Since design is driven by commerce, the 2 places you’re most likely to find them is in Retail and Exhibit-design.

I tend to think that theme-parks and Vegas Casinos are living on the cutting edge, albeit in consumer-friendly packages… So that would have to make Orlando and Las Vegas the world-capitals. :wink:

Some influencers:

http://www.imagineering.org/

http://www.interaction-ivrea.it/en/index.asp