Design
In addition to interaction design, designing menus draws on several skill sets rooted in fine and applied art: typography, color, and image making.
This chapter presents the following topics:
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Graphic design principles |
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Combining type and images |
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Production tips |
Graphic Design Principles
Graphic design communicates information visually. Successful design does this in a way that is functional, appropriate, consistent, crafted, and delightful.
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Function. Is the design functional? For instance, can people read it and do they understand what elements are interactive? Does it solve a problem? |
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Appropriateness. Appropriate design speaks to an the audience effectively. It can share sentiment with the audience, create a sense of ease, ... |
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