Interactive Design for New Media and the Web / Edition 1

by Nick Iuppa

Overview

In an age where digital technology makes just about anything possible, Interactive Design for New Media and the Web demonstrates how to realize that promise through the creation of outstanding interactive programs. This hands-on, practical book examines the ever-expanding capabilities of all forms of digital presentation for increasing interactivity, and the design principles and interface guidelines needed to deliver the required message or story with this technology.

Interactive Design for New Media and the Web covers the technology as well as the tools and practices of interactive design, including the creation of site maps and flow charts, and the writing of design documents. It examines the latest interactive features of DVD, as well as the newest techniques and technologies for other forms of digital presentation. New design templates, 3D graphics and animation, polling and use of cookies, distance learning, html, and intranet learning games are among the topics covered in this book. Examples and case studies demonstrate the broad range of applications from websites to CD-ROM games to successful web commerce sites, including the capacity for user participation in e-commerce.

The companion Website shows numerous examples discussed in the text of all types of programs and their applications.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780240804149
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/07/2001
Edition description:	2ND BK&CDR
Pages:	258
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Nick Iuppa is one of the premier designers of interactive media. His works include highly successful and award-winning games, instructional material, point-of-sale systems and entertainment productions. He has worked for world-renowned entertainment companies like Walt Disney Productions and Paramount Pictures, and Silicon Valley Giants like Hewlett Packard and Apple Computer. Currently, he is Vice President and Creative Director for Paramount Digital Entertainment.

Table of Contents

The Possibilities * Digital Victory * Interactive Video * Interactive Video on CD-ROM * Interactive Television * Interactive Video on the Internet * Design Documents * Flow Charts/Site Maps * Prototyping * Human Interface Design * Interactive Instruction: Basic Structure * Interactive Instruction: Exercise Design * Interactive Instruction: Compendium of Designs * Interactive Instruction: Testing and Evaluation * Interactive Entertainment: Basic Structure * Interactive Entertainment: The Adventure * Interactive Entertainmant: Game Shows * Interactive Entertainment: Comics and Animation * Corporate and Information Sites * Interactive Sales Site * Conclusion:
DVD and Beyond * Appendix