A question was raised during a recent presentation on why we recommend avoiding using alphabetical lists for organising the content pages for a website. It was an interesting question because alphabetical lists are rarely used except under specific circumstances. So when exactly and why do we use or not use alphabetical (A to Z) lists?
Why … Read more about ‘A to Z or not?’
In a previous blog, I explored the idea of merging interaction and narrative. But what about using interactive technology as a complement to reading?
Now that books can be read on a dedicated e-reader or tablet device, the possibilities for enhancing or changing the experience of reading narrative text (either fiction or non-fiction) are truly exciting. … Read more about ‘Enhancing traditional books with technology’
There has traditionally been a tension between the idea of interaction (doing something) and narrative (watching or reading something). The experience of consuming a great film or book isn’t necessarily a passive one but it does differ from the immersive experience of playing a game. And yet the possibilities to combine the two seem so … Read more about ‘Merging interaction and narrative’
I am obsessed with visualisations. I try to be an advocate of how they are literally worth a thousand words (or more), and should be used wisely.
People refer to them as data graphics, data visualisations, information visualisations, info graphics and etc. There are differences between these visualisations but the underlying concept of them being useful … Read more about ‘Visualisations in action’