Chapter 13 Choosing interaction elements: software components

Text How to Ensure That Your Text Is Legible Typeface, size, spacing, line spacing, line length, justification, line endings How to Ensure That Your Text Makes Sense Expressions, abbreviations UIDE Chapter 13

Text UIDE Chapter 13

Color The Characteristics of Color Visible colors, computer, display Choosing Colors with the Right Connotations Culture, color saturation, context How to Use Color Effectively Intrinsic brightness, number of colors, color perception, use for reinforcement Using Color to Represent Information Emphasis, grouping, coding, perspective, layering UIDE Chapter 13

Color UIDE Chapter 13

Color UIDE Chapter 13

Images Moving Images Using Images Effectively Pictures, diagrams, graphs, charts Moving Images Using Animation Effectively Illustrate movement, dynamic feedback, attraction, demonstrate that the system is active. Using Video Clips Effectively Convey behaviour and emotions, simulations, motivation, information UIDE Chapter 13

Images UIDE Chapter 13

Images UIDE Chapter 13

Images UIDE Chapter 13

Sound Different Types of Sound Making Good Use of Sound Effects Ambient, sound effects, music, speech Making Good Use of Sound Effects Reinforcement, completion of an operation, attract attention. Using Music Effectively Signature, evocative, atmosphere Using Speech Effectively Tone, pace, accent Problems with the Use of Sound Concatenation is artificial, intrusive, not good for detailed information alone. UIDE Chapter 13