Graphic and Interface Design Principles

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Graphic and InterfaceDesign Principles

• Tech Tactics Chapter 6
• By Bobby Baker

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Grammar of the eye

• Teachers and students learn best from words and
  pictures, design with both.
• Design presentations based on research.
• Design presentation based on text and graphic
  proximity.

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Graphic design basic rules

• Rule 1 Use General Design Principles
• Rule 2 Orient Users
• Rule 3 Justify Text Appropriately
• Rule4 Limit Type Styles
• Rule 5 Limit Colors

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Rules Continued

• Rule 6 Standardize Use of Colors.
• Rule 7 Enhance Text with graphics and
  interactivity.
• Rule 8Eliminate superfluous items.
• Rules 9Use upper-and lower case text.
• Rule 10Use single spacing.
• Rule 11 Simplify the structure.

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Principles to be aware of

• Limit the focus.
• Provide emphasis.
• Know your audience.
• Do not flash.
• Use lists.

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Pointers for teachers

• Navigate consistently.
• Do not stack text.
• Include multiple graphic types
• Organize the screen.
• Size objects is important.
• Placement is very important.

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Conclusion

• Graphic design is the new literacy.
• Graphic design aids in building a deeper
  understanding of the content.