The Information Design Workbook went into detail about different design tools that are used to solve information design challenges. The use of color, scale, structure, rhythm, motion and sound are basic tools that help convey the message of the designer. The goal of the designer is to create a project that can be easily navigated by differentiating types of information and creating a sense of hierarchy that helps the end user have a good experience. Adding an interactive component enhances the communication experience for the user. Today you will find several interactive programs of simulation on different websites that help customers or clients make choices. You can get free virtual hair styles to see how they would look on you, you can purchase eyeglasses after uploading your picture and seeing how the glasses look on your face, and a person can design their own home and select and view options for a new vehicle.
Since this blog is focused on Christmas, I have added an interactive game that allows you to decorate a Christmas tree. If this was a real web based business, selling Christmas trees already decorated and brought to your door, I feel the website would have much better graphics. The game does give you an idea of how a business might use this type of interactive web application to increase sales. Unfortunately there are ads prior to the start of the game, so please be patient and try it out.
Works Cited
Baer, K. (2009). Information Design Workbook. Beverly, MS: Rockport Publishers.
Jacobson, R. (2000). Information Design. London: MIT Press.
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Thanks to you I was able to decorate a Christmas tree this year. My girls decorated ours this time.
Adding a game to your blog was great. I haven't a clue how you did it - I realize it looks easy (embed, copy, paste) but my site (Wordpress.com) simply makes it impossible unless you "upgrade".
The game brought a new element to you blog - interactivity. A few other design tools you mentioned were color, scale, etc. I was hoping to see you implement these into your blog as well. For instance you could have changed text, changed colors and created wording in large sizes that you were adamant about your viewers seeing. I think this also would have made your blog that much more interesting.
I loved the game though. Great idea!
Krystal
Games have been receiving some serious attention, which I think reflects a change of perspective. While in the past they were either a kid's or a geek's thing, now you notice with the increase of advertising in free games that they're being considered a relevant marketing tool. I've even seen games that have advertising not only at the beginning in between levels! Many new movies are promoted with games based on characters and story lines. Smartphone games using accelerometers and simulated physics have brought new possibilities of designing learning interactions. Games have incredible potential for information design and education.
Great Post, using the game to add to your post about Christmas was useful and allowed your audience to engage the interactivity of your blog. Even though the game was not much it incorporated your topic it it allowed your point to be made.
Oh boy, here I am playing games when I have so much work to do (laughing!) You have made a clear connection with and interaction design component on your blog so congrats on that and for spelling out how it might be used. Very nice job!
Catherine Bozzone
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