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September 21, 2007
Micro/Macro Readings Review by Thomas
High density designs have their uses, but it isn't necessarily the best approach for every situation. There is definitely value in being able to minimize eye movement and visual memory when reading a visual display. This is especially true when one simultaneously needs a breadth and depth of information easily at hand. However there are many scenarios where the reader only needs a small set of data points at any one time. If the designer can instead narrow down to what data really needs to be seen, then a simpler display would be more efficient. Since we are able to use dynamic displays, such as changing the map magnification on a web browser, it is feasible to design a simpler display where only the necessary information and context is shown. This would be especially useful in today's technologically savvy society, where we are too busy browsing between a dozen screens across several devices.
Posted by Thomas at September 21, 2007 12:12 PM