Examples - Realsolution

I have found an article called Realsolutions where they talk about the latest design, illustration and animation work done by a company called Resolution. ''The recent V Australia 'Imagine'  TVC for droga5 and the Tooheys Extra Dry ( TED) 'Six Beers of Seperation' viral campaign for BMF" is something you should check out under Resolution

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Statistical Information Design

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Statistical Information Design

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Definition Information design

Information design is a process of gathering, structuring and presenting information in an simple, sufficient and straight forward way.  for example: graphs, roadsigns, maps,  instructions and many others.

Examples - Winners and Losers

Hello again, i found another article on Web 2.0,  which rates different Web 2.0 sites. People have made lists of  sites they can and can't live without on Web 2.0.

If you are interested in reading more about it go to Web 2.0 Winners and Losers

Examples - Web Typography

I found more interesting information on Web Typography.

This article I found on the Smashing magazine website talks about a few principles on how to improve your website. For example by adding breadcrumb navigation so that users can find their away around more easily and quickly. Also they talk about Twitter Tools, Photography  and Freebies that are available for free download.

Having read this article gave me a much better idea about the complexity of web design. 

Storyboard Images

Flowchart - making toast

Step-by-step description

1. Place toaster on a flat and hard surface

2. Plug toaster in a wall power outlet

3. Switch power outlet on

4. Put one or two toasts in the toaster

5. Adjust cooking temperature high/low

6. Set cooking time

7. Push button to push toasts down

8. Light switches on? - Yes/No

9. Wait

10. Check colour of toasts 

11. Cooked enough? - Yes/No

12. Press eject button

13. Wait till toasts are cooled down

14. Take toasts out of the toaster

15. Eat

Johnny Smith Mood Board

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Lego Instructions and Statistical Information Design

Johnny Smith Persona

Name: John Smith

Age: 75

Location: Hobart

Occupation: retired carpenter

Hobbies: goes hiking in national parks, rides his harley-davidson, plays bingo, goes to the local Pub to catch up with the boys every thursday evening.

Toaster Usage: John has never used a fancy new electric toaster.

Computer/

Internet usage:  PC occasionally browses the Internet with help of his grandchildren

Computer skills: Noticed user, Finds things to complicated on the computer to use. Has an email but doesn't know how to use it.

Ultimate Goal: Enjoy the rest of his life traveling a little and spending time with the family, especially his grandchildren.

Media Usage: Listens to the local radio and watches old Western movies with his wife Jill.

Health: As he gets older and has to visit the hospital more often, he prefers quick and efficient healthcare with simple Bold instructions and hospital signs.

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London Underground map

Definition

"Interactive Design is the discipline of defining the behavior of products and systems that a user can interact with. The practice typically centers around complex technology systems such as software, mobile devices, and other electronic devices. However, it can also apply to other types of products and services, and even organizations themselves."

Reference

Examples - Web Design

I have read an article called "Deep thought today" in the Creative Magazine, Interactive Design Issue, Feburary/ March 09, Pg 26-29.

In this article they have a series of different web designs for a variety of brands like Absolute Vodka, Mentos, (L-R) Patrick Gardner &  Tony Hogqvist Perfect Fools, BBC Survivors and Coke Zero.

These website designs show new inspirations of illustralion, animation and visual design that i find very inspiring.

Definition Instructional design

"Instructional design is the process by  which instruction is improved through the analysis of learning need and systematic development of learning materials. Instructional Designers often use technology and multimedia as tools to enhance instruction."

Examples - Back to school with Class of Web 2.0

'Back to School with Class of Web 2.0:Part 1' is the name of an article I found online. In this article they talk about introducing different series of  Web 2.0 in schools. I find this very interesting and a great idea, because I believe Web 2.0 will lead to more efficient ways of learning starting in schools.

If you are interested in reading more about it go to Solution Watch

Welcome

Welcome everyone to Leo's Blog!

I will be updating my blog a couple times a week for an Interactive Design class at UWS. So keep in tune.

Definition

Web 2.0 is a term that describes a second generation of the World Wide Web  development and design.  It aims to facilitate communication, secure information sharing, interoperability, and collaboration on the World Wide Web. Web 2.0 concepts focus on the development and evolution of web-based communities, hosted services, and applications; such as social-networking sites, video sharing sites, wikis and blogs

Examples - web 2.0 overload of information?

Today I read an article about Web 2.0, where people are concerned about an "overload of information" caused by Web 2.0.  They say it might lead to information overload and possibly a nasty Internet addiction.

If you like to read more go to Wired