What does the acronym SLIP mean according to Maeda?
- Sort Label Integrate Prioritize
Define each character of the acronym, S L I P in one sentence
- Sort - Write down on small post-it notes each datum to be slipped.
- Label - Each group deserves a relevant name.
- Integrate - Whenever possible, integrate groups that appear significantly like each other.
- Prioritize - finally collect the highest priority items into a single set to ensure that they recieve the most attention.
What does Maeda say is only a pinkie away?
- "The quick path to simplicity is only a pinkie away." the TAB button.
Why is this important to us as designers?
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What are the principles of gestalt psychological theory?
- The principles of gestalt to seek the most appropriate conceptual "fit" are important not only to survival, but lie at the very heart of the discipline of design.
Where might one find the aesthetics of blur?
- Aboriginal art, muddled words like "aoubt where your mind automatically see's it as "about"
Why is blur important in interactive design?
-Blurring
Why do good designers squint when they look at something?
- To concentrate and simplify what you are working on or looking at.
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Good start to this weeks questions Nathan. It looks like the class discussion is helping you get your head around some of these concepts. Need to finish the homework though. Don't forget the following:
ReplyDelete2. In your blog - discuss 2 pros and 2 cons in relation to any 3 group perspectives from Week 01 in the SHARE folder
3. READ “The Laws of Simplicity” – John Maeda – Chapter 2: Organize
4. Please at least 2 IMAGES and ONE YouTube link to support your discussion and reflection in your weekly blog.
Peter.
Nathan... your homewrok from last week is not finished. You still need to address the following or you will not achieve competency for this section of the unit. The weekly homework is created so we can check you off on competencies for the unit and gives you an opportunity to reflect on what was discussed in class:
ReplyDelete2. In your blog - discuss 2 pros and 2 cons in relation to any 3 group perspectives from Week 01 in the SHARE folder
4. Please at least 2 IMAGES and ONE YouTube link to support your discussion and reflection in your weekly blog.
Images and links for this week please!
Peter.