Help! HyperStudio

HyperStudio is a great program and I want to share a few of my favorite parts from a book called, Help! I Have HyperStudio . . . Now What Do I Do? One I love the quote, "All students are gifted it is our job to identify the gifts" (page 7).

This book also refers to keeping it simple which is better for yourself and the audience. Plus to avoid mistakes and time you want to plan each component carefully on paper so you as the designer knows what comes next. (page25).

Interactivity by Design

Finally finished another book, Interactivity by Design by Ray Kristof and Amy Satran, just want to share a few of my favorite parts of the book.

The arrows that help you navigate through the book, graphics (on what to do and not do) the green title text and subtitles. But my favorite thing comes at the end with PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER which includes the flowchart, storyboard and product. Hope this helps others with web communication.

Don't Make Me Think

Finished a few books a few days ago and want to share my findings... Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug is a breath of fresh air.

My favorite parts, the simple wording, graphics and red bold text that was used to separate the titles and subtitles. All the white space he leaves in the book really does make you think, white space is your friend. Hope this helps others in web usability.

Elements of Interface

What am I thinking??? "Elements of Interface Design Usability Functionality Accessibility" another reading we had which helps me to remember and think about the basics. My favorite was the reading on symbols and icons lots to read and lots to think about. I personally like to use simple icons and leave them in the same location. The cute ones with the figures and the arrows are cute but can be confusing?? So lets keep it simple and keep it transparent.

Like the door we want to get in and not have to think about what we are doing. Any ideas of a create, simple interface that represents letters and numbers?

Mapping

I have been reading and starting a few projects. Wow I never knew how much computers and the way you layout things apply to your everyday life. I have been browsing the web and noticed that it is true the more I don't have to think the more useful the site is to me. LOL!

Also as I walked into Payless Shoe Store I noticed how the lay out was so well organized and clean. I mean it is not just a store of shoes; they have lotion, body mist, make-up, scarfs, hats, glasses, items for shoes and much more. I guess when you become aware of something it starts to POP out at you.