Screen Design Manual

Packed with numerous examples this easy-to-use manual provides designers of interactive media with a practical guide to screen design. Written for the working designer, the manual shows how to rework information so that it is suitable for the chosen target group and the media they are using. It describes background information and encourages further development of the language of digital media. In doing so it covers all aspects of screen design, including: perception and learning, ergonomics, communication theory, image research, aesthetics, and the design of navigation and orientation elements.

Practical working guide for designing interactive media, with helpful examples, mnemonic sentences and checklists User-friendly handbook with a comprehensive and unique presentation Also useful as a reference book Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext

Frank Thissen teaches multimedia didactics and information design at the University of Applied Sciences in Stuttgart. For over 10 years he has been developing computer based training. He has worked for international companies such as Siemens AG and SAP AG. His research project explores the role of emotion in e-learning > www.frank-thissen.de

Inhalt
From the contents: Basics of screen design.- Navigation and orientation.- Information.- Screen layout.- Interaction.- Motivation.- Innovative prospects.- Appendix.- Glossary.- Literature.- Index.