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Introduction for New Users Design Theory Classic Graphic Design Theory Elements of Design Line Shape Texture Value & Color Space Principles of Design Movement Balance Emphasis Unity List of Sources Gestalt Principles of Perception Figure and Ground Similarity Proximity or Contiguity Continuity Closure Area Symmetry Human-Computer Interface Design Site Design Hypermedia Basics Metaphor Metaphor - City: Geocities Metaphor - Treehouse: Klutz Metaphor - Online Art Gallery: Dennett's Dream Metaphor - Online Museum: National Geographic's Xpeditions Metaphor - Rooms in a House: Mama's Cucina Function of Web Sites Navigation Site Design Testing Page Design Multimedia & Web Page Design Principles Simplicity Consistency Clarity Balance Harmony & Unity Screen Design Research Screen Grid and Layout Line Length Screen Density Font Selection & Leading Icons, Buttons, Radio Buttons, Check Boxes and Pull-down Menus Color Murch's Guidelines for Color Use Screen Resolution & Size Writing Style Media Multimedia Research Graphics & Pictures Animation Video Audio Response Times Teacher Resources Instant Web Sites Sources for Graphics and Animations Web Tutorials and Design Resources Web Resources for Educators Summary of Guidelines Web Survey Questionnaire Results References   Copyright © 1999 by Bonnie Skaalid. All rights reserved. This work may not be copied in its entirety, in part or with modifications, without advance agreement of the copyright holder. Redistribution in part or with modifications is not permitted without advance agreement from the copyright holder. Some images copyright www.arttoday.com Some images copyright www.clickart.com This site is published in web form by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan. College of Education Home Page ....... University of Saskatchewan Home Page The views, opinions, and conclusions reached in this homepage or in any of the pages are those of Bonnie Skaalid and not necessarily those of The University of Saskatchewan or its officers and trustees. The content of this homepage and of the individual pages of this site has not been reviewed or approved by The University of Saskatchewan, and the author is solely responsible for its content. Main Level: [Home Page] [Design Theory][Site Design] [Page Design] [MultiMedia] [Teacher Resources] [Table of Contents]