Author : Frank Thissen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9783540439233
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (392 download)
Book Synopsis Screen Design Manual by : Frank Thissen
Download or read book Screen Design Manual written by Frank Thissen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2003-09-11 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Screen Design Manual provides designers of interactive media with a practical working guide for preparing and presenting information that is suitable for both their target groups and the media they are using. It highlights background information and relationships, clarifying them with examples, and encourages the further development of the language of digital media. In addition to the basics of perception and learning psychology, ergonomics, communication theory, imagery research, and aesthetics, the book also considers design navigation and orientation elements. Guidelines and checklists, along with the comprehensive design of the book, support the transfer of information into practice. 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 Key Topics: - Interactive media - Text for the screen - Effective use of pictures - Video, animation, and sound - Screen layout - Orientation and navigation - Interaction - Emotions and metamessages - Intercultural communication