The Effect of Media Richness on Annotations Jimmy Lin CS 294-4 December 3, 1999
Background: DENIM Sketch-based tool for designing web sites Targeted for early stage web design Pan-and-zoom interaction
DENIM Canvas
DENIM: Creating Pages
DENIM: Creating Pages
DENIM: Site Map View Zoom Slider
DENIM: Storyboard View
DENIM: Sketch View
DENIM: Run Mode
Annotations Designers often annotate designs Designers also discuss ideas with each other “Audio annotations"
Pen Annotations
Audio Annotations
Audio Annotations
Audio Annotations
Audio Annotations
Annotations and Media Richness According to media richness Audio annotations richer than written annotations Should carry different content Neuwirth et al (1994) Voice annotations focused on purpose, audience Written annotations focused on substance Similar conclusions for design documents?
Informal Study Participants: 4 web designers Briefly demonstrate DENIM Give three web designs Annotate One with ink One with voice One with whichever designer wants
Informal Study Record and analyze Time to annotate How many items were annotated Type of content in annotations Satisfaction of reviewer Usability concerns Overall reaction