Title: Class Outline 24
Course: KVCC BUS212 > Section: Class Outlines

1.      Color

a.      Usage of color

i.           To draw attention

ii.           To show status

iii.           Make information clearer

iv.           Display more attractive

b.      Characteristics of color

c.      Choosing Colors

d.      Using Color Effectively

i.           Number of colors

ii.           Design for monochrome

iii.           Color Perception

iv.           Color for reinforcement

e.      Presenting information

i.           Color for emphasis

ii.           Color for grouping

iii.           Color Coding

iv.           Perspective

v.           Layering

2.      Images

a.      Uses

i.           Motivate, to attract the attention of the user, to amuse or persuade

ii.           To communicate information especially special information

iii.           Overcome language barriers

iv.           Support Interaction

b.      Using Effectively

i.           Pictures

ii.           Diagrams

iii.           Graphs and charts

c.      Selecting

i.           Choose the most appropriate type of image

ii.           Design the image so that it meets requirements of the task

iii.           Follow any relevant conventions

iv.           Combining text and images is effective

v.           Take the users screen resolution into account

vi.           Images, particularly photographs can result in large files and long download times

3.      Moving Images

a.      Uses

i.           Illustrate movement

ii.           Provide dynamic feedback

iii.           Attract attention

iv.           Show that the computer system is operating

b.      Video Clips

i.           Convey human behavior and emotions

ii.           Show events the user cannot see directly

iii.           To motivate

iv.           Provide additional context information

4.      Sound

a.      Uses

i.           Applications where the eyes and attention are required to be away from the screen

ii.           Applications involving process control

iii.           Applications addressing the needs of visually impaired users

b.      Types

i.           Ambient Sound and sound effects

ii.           Music

iii.           Speech

c.      Good Usage

i.           Reinforce the visual component of the UI

ii.           Confirm the successful completion of an operation

iii.           Attract attention

d.      Using music effectively

e.      Speech Effectively

f.       Problems

Attached Files: | - KVCC BUS212_InteractiveUserInterfaceDesign_Outline 24.pdf