Week 3 - Origination

4/08/2010 – Week 3

Reading laws of simplicity – Organize

1. What does the acronym SLIP mean according to Maeda?
Sort, Label, Integrate and prioritize
2. Define each character of the acronym, S L I P in one sentence
Sort – sorting the similar things into one group.
Label – label each group with a relevant name
Integrate – integrate the groups that appear significantly like the others
Prioritize – collecting the highest priority items into a single set and ensure they get the most attention.
“To be organized”
3. What does Maeda say is only a pinkie away?
The tab bar is only a pinkie away; Maeda used the typewriters tab bar to organize his words and writing.
4. Why is this important to us as designers?
It helps the designer to be organize and be efficient when it comes to designing.
5. What are the principles of gestalt psychological theory?
To seek the most appropriate fit, as it lies at the very heart of design.
Gestaltung is German for design.
6. Where might one find the aesthetics of blur?
Aesthetics if blur is common in the history of art, impressionist paintings by Monet and his hazy clouds of tiny brushstrokes, stylized images of flowers by Georgia O’Keeffe. Also the ipod uses the aesthetics of blur as they group all the buttons together as if it was one button.
7. Why is blur important in interactive design?
Blurred groupings are powerful because they can appear even simpler.
8. Why do good designers squint when they look at something?

Designers squint to see the forest from the trees, finding the right balance.

Organization makes a system of many appear fewer

Thinking Game
1. A person nods his/her head up and down
a. Yes
b. Agree
c. Checking someone out
2. A person’s lower lip trembles slightly
a. Scared
b. Cold
c. Sad
3. A person smiles slightly
a. Happy
b. Flirting
c. Friendly
4. A person yawns
a. Tired
b. Bored
c. Waking up
5. A person shrugs his/her shoulders
a. Undecided
b. Sarcastic
c. Don’t care
6. A person inhales quickly
a. Scared
b. Surprised
c. Shocked

Idea Generation
Timeline
And saving documents in Google Docs.

Google Docs
Google Docs allows you to upload, store and share information around to your contacts. It uses Microsoft Word which is easy to download and send if need be. Contacts can save and edit the doc or share it with others. Our class will be using Google Docs to communicate and to share ideas and information with others.

Pros
Easy to use
Easy to share information with others
Stores a lot of information in folders

Cons
Have no internet or internet drop out
Virus' may invade
Information may be lost through the internet as heaps of people use it
The program may slow down and freeze due to many people using it.

Click Here Explaining Google Docs