Interactive Design for Web Technology
This module is one that is designed to teach students how to create their own websites, and how they can make it a more interactive experience. This goal is achieved by teaching students the principles of multimedia design which would serve as a guideline for their work. These principles are the foundations of multimedia design students need to understand before they can achieve the intended goal for this module.
The first principle is to understand the term White Space. This the name given to the empty spaces between texts and images on a website. It could also be referred to as the negative space. This white space does not is not based on background color meaning to say if background is green the name white space is still used.What this however does is to give eye relief and also make the website look neat.
Next is the Balance, this is when the interface design and other features on the website are well in order. This gives clarity and makes it easier for the audience to navigate your website.
The use of Visual Contrast is very necessary. This is done by using both bold letters and regular letters to give them weight. This is to say that bold letters are often used for headings and very important texts you would like to draw the viewer's attention to since they are first noticed due to their boldness.
Another important thing is to understand the use of Colors. For instance if you are to create a website for little kids you should consider the fact that they are attracted mostly to bright colors therefor you would have to use a bright color for your background. The color you use depends on the people you intend to attract also the products the website is about also influences the color for instance you use green and white for herbal medicine or agricultural based websites. I t also important to maintain the same color of background through out your website to avoid evidence of clumsiness.
You would also like to consider the Movement and Flow of the content on your website. You add some animation to attract the user. Also this would help the user navigate easily since good flow would automatically move the user's attention from one point to another.
This is the most relevant rule, it is The 2/3:1/3 rule. This rule is even used in magazines and newspaper publications. It is used to divide the screen, provides site visitors with primary and secondary areas to focus on and also makes navigation very simple and easy.
Simplicity and Clarity, are very essential. The website must be user friendly, that is to say the various sections of the site must be easily accessible and interface designs must be as simple as possible to help viewers navigate through easily.
Lastly, Consistency is necessary for every website. Labeling, navigation process, color and arrangements of bars must be the same through out the site this gives your site the clarity it needs and makes it look good.
All these principles when followed carefully would help students create their own websites in a more professional manner and make them aware of what makes a good and a bad website.
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