Kapitel 3 Graphic Modalities

the challenge is that you don’t know what problem will occur. And you can’t fix something you dont know exists

feedback, user observations (e.g. cognitive walkthroughs), testing

static graphic language using analogue units >> expressing info by means of analogue static graphic elements used as units of linguistic expression (e.g. hieroglyphics)

dynamic graphic language using analogue units >> expressing info by means of analogue dynamic graphic elements used as units of linguistic expression (e.g. film subtitles, sign language)

analogue static graphics >> express specific info through static analogue representation in the graphic medium

analogue dynamic graphics >> express specific info through dynamic analogue representation in the graphic medium

dynamic graphic language using non-analogue units >> either for dynamic graphic writing or visual speech

static graphic language using analogue units

first steps of learning the language might be facilitated by focusing on listening and reading (mb tutor etc)

communication …

… with deaf/ hard-of-hearing and ppl with ability to use it

… when speech must be avoided (e.g. commando soldiers preoceed by stealth)

… when speech is inefficient (e.g. high noise levels)

using analogue units (e.g. chinese subtitles)/ using non-analogue units (e.g. visual speech)

limitations of dimensionality, specificity, sketchhiness, aspects of similarity and resolution of the representation >> still helpful of quick visual communication and stories over time if combined

visualizing specific info in different dimensions when change and development over time is important to the visualization (e.g. infovideos)