Chapter 39 Flashcards
1
Q
Can alignment horizontally or vertically
A
Both
2
Q
What is symmetry
A
Symmetry organizes interfaces by providing visual balance
3
Q
What are 2 types of symmetry
A
- Vertical axial symmetry (Symmetry along the line)
2. Diagonal axial symmetry (Symmetry along a diagonal line)
4
Q
What is Spatial harmony
A
Spatial harmony consider interface as a whole
5
Q
What is harmony
A
harmony is a feeling of well being
6
Q
What are 2 important problems in visual information design
A
- It is difficult to display multi-dimensional information (info with more than 2 variables) on a 2-D surface.
- The resolution of the display surface is often not high enough to display dense information.
7
Q
What is causality
A
Graphic should show cause and effect.
8
Q
What are related multiple variables
A
Multiple variables related to each other
9
Q
Should content be relevant on an interface
A
Yes
