Screen Design Manual: Communicating Effectively Through Multimedia (X.media.publishing) - Hardcover

Thissen, Frank

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3540439234 ISBN 13: 9783540439233

Publisher: Springer, 2003

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

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

From the Back Cover

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

 

 

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540439234
• ISBN 13: 9783540439233
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 336