Interface: a way of interacting with others.

Transparent medium: something we use without even thinking about it. I.e. a book, we don’t have to think about how we use them, we already know without thinking about it.

3 examples of “interface standards” found in books are:

1)tables of contents

2)index

3)page numbers

3 examples of “interface standards” found on the web:

1)more elaborate headers and footers because of a need for more information in a smaller space.

2) using who, what, when, and where to answer possible questions to fulfill needs of visitors.

3)a creation or revision date

-the home page URL.

-the vertical scroll to move up and down.

-upper tabs to help you get where you want quicker

Some similarities between web pages and books are:

1)they both must give credit and cite original authors

Why we would break conventions about web pages (outside of common conventional use)

1)to be creative amongst your peers.

2)if your directed audience is one that would be looking for something different and unconventional.

example of unconventional website (okaydave.com). Unconventional but smart.  More than one way to navigate.

example of conventional website (aimeehall.com)conventional but plain.

flash: when you scroll over something and it lights up or does something.  Think “flashy”.

What is “interface burden” and how can it be avoided?

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