1. Chapter 13 Choosing interaction elements: software components

2. Text How to Ensure That Your Text Is Legible
Typeface, size, spacing, line spacing, line length, justification, line endings
How to Ensure That Your Text Makes Sense
Expressions, abbreviations
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3. Text
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4. Color The Characteristics of Color
Visible colors, computer, display
Choosing Colors with the Right Connotations
Culture, color saturation, context
How to Use Color Effectively
Intrinsic brightness, number of colors, color perception, use for reinforcement
Using Color to Represent Information
Emphasis, grouping, coding, perspective, layering
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5. Color
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6. Color
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7. Images Moving Images Using Images Effectively
Pictures, diagrams, graphs, charts
Moving Images
Using Animation Effectively
Illustrate movement, dynamic feedback, attraction, demonstrate that the system is active.
Using Video Clips Effectively
Convey behaviour and emotions, simulations, motivation, information
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8. Images
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9. Images
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10. Images
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11. Sound Different Types of Sound Making Good Use of Sound Effects
Ambient, sound effects, music, speech
Making Good Use of Sound Effects
Reinforcement, completion of an operation, attract attention.
Using Music Effectively
Signature, evocative, atmosphere
Using Speech Effectively
Tone, pace, accent
Problems with the Use of Sound
Concatenation is artificial, intrusive, not good for detailed information alone.
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