Chapter 38 Flashcards
What is the top layer of conceptual framework
surface
What is visual art
In visual art, goal of an artist is to produce an artifact that provokes an aesthetic response. There are fewer restraints on artist in visual art.
What is visual design
In visual design, designer creates artifact that meet goals of people.
What is design
Design is concerned with finding the representation best suited to the communication of some specific information.
What is an art
Art is a means of self-expressed on topics of emotional or intellectual concern to the artist.
Who are graphic designers
The mainly belong to medium of print
What is the difference between visual interface designer and visual information designer
Visual interface designer focus more on organizational aspects of design and the way in which affordances communicate behavior to users. They match the visual structure of interface to logical structure of both the user’s and program’s behavior. Whereas visual information designers focus more on content and navigation
What are industrial designers
The designer who design industrial stuff e.g mobile, iPad etc
What is visual noise
Superfluous visual elements that take our attention away from those visual elements that directly communicate software function an behavior.
What are cluttered interfaces
Controls interface with each other
What are non-entertainment interface
- Simple geometric space
- Minimal contours
- Less-saturated color
- Minimum typography: 1 or 2 typefaces
- Similar design elements used for similar purpose should be similar in visual attributes
Should we avoid visual noise and clutter
Yes
What is leverage in design
Using elements in an interface for multiple related purposes. e.g. menu that show page label on interface and when clicked also opens it.
What are 2 needs of a contrast
- 1st need is provide visual contrast between active, manipulative elements of the interface and passive, non-manipulative elements.
- 2nd need is provide contrast between different logical sets of active elements to better communicate their distinct functions.
What is contrast
It is a way to provide a mean of indicating the least and most important elements.
What are types of contrast
Dimensional, tonal and spatial contrast
What is dimensional contrast
Use of dimension for contrast. e.g. 3D dimension
What is visual affordance
Giving 3D dimension look
What is tonal contrast
Hue, saturation, brightness used to distinguish controls from background or to group controls logically.
What is spatial contrast
Spatial contrast may be by
- Position (related elements together spatially helps make clear to the user what tasks relate to each other, grouping)
- Shape
- Size
- Orientation
What is layering
Interface can be organized by layering visual cues in individual elements or in the background on which the active elements rest.
What are visual attributes affecting perception of layers
- Color (black colors look going backside and white color looks coming in front)
- Size (large elements advance and small elements recede)
What is squint test
It helps to evaluate the contrast of interface.
It has 2 methods. One is close one eye and check the elements on interface. The elements with more visibility have better contrast. Second method is check the interface in mirror.
