Tag Archives: design

Design Considerations

Posted on 2 May, 2009 by Vernon

Interactivity What sets multimedia apart from all other communications is interactivity. To create effective multimedia, a sense of interactivity between the user and the product must be developed. For an interactive multimedia system, these main criteria (a.k.a. the 4 Cs) … Continue reading →

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back in a Flash

Posted on 2 May, 2009 by Vernon

Flash’s ThemeWell it’s been a while. After some time, and several painful versions, Macromedia come Adobe’s Flash has finally matured. Yes, we can all go back and build annoying Flash intros for websites… Or try Wix for a Flash website, … Continue reading →

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Basic Design Principles

Posted on 15 March, 2009 by Vernon

Balance In each quarter of the screen/stage, a balanced design will have the same (or similar) optical weight of elements. Optical weight is affected by size, colour, intensity, shape and other factors. Ideally, the screen should be balanced both horizontally … Continue reading →

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Multimedia Fundamentals

Posted on 13 March, 2009 by Vernon

Print media primarily uses static imagery and words as the form of communication, whereas multimedia focuses on a variety of techniques, including sound, graphics, and movement. As such, in a multimedia presentation, keeping text minimal engages users more effectively. Less … Continue reading →

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