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Peer reviewedChui, Michael; Dillon, Andrew – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1997
Two controlled experiments examined whether the animated zooming effect accompanying the opening or closing of a folder in the Apple Macintosh graphical user interface aids in the user's perception of which window corresponds to which folder. Results suggest users may become attuned to the informational content of the zooming effect with…
Descriptors: Animation, Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedPaliokas, I.; Kekkeris, G.; Karakos, A. – Information Services & Use, 2000
ArtShow is a digital image database that employs sophisticated features for interactive presentations of data. To demonstrate the program, an example database was prepared, based on the collection at the National Bank of Greece with names, comments and keywords in the Greek language. Discussion includes: the database platform and internal…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Download full textTheng, Yin Leng; Mohd-Nasir, Norliza; Buchanan, George; Fields, Bob; Thimbleby, Harold; Cassidy, Noel – 2001
The design of systems, including digital libraries, is often inspired by what technology makes possible. In user-centered design, design emphasizes users, their tasks and needs. The majority of current digital libraries are not designed for children. For digital libraries to be popular with children, they need to be fun and easy-to-use. This paper…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design
Ohl, Todd Michael; Cates, Ward Mitchell – Educational Technology, 1997
Classifies sites on the World Wide Web according to purpose. Examines what metaphorical design has to offer Web site designers and details how principles of metaphorical design were applied to create a university Web site. Discusses technological limitations that influence design decisions and when metaphorical design might not suit a Web site.…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Higher Education
Mostafa, Javed; Dillon, Andrew – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1996
Describes the ViewFinder interface, designed at Indiana University as a client to a database server; it supports querying based on both visual and verbal clues. Presents results of usability analysis performed on ViewFinder with 18 users. High search success rates were achieved through both types of querying means; verbal clues were used more than…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking
Peer reviewedGilson, Darin – Community College Journal, 2000
A portal is the digital infrastructure for an online campus. Community portals, online service portals, and enterprise-wide platforms represent the three basic portal variations available for online campuses. They are differentiated by the offices represented, the campus audience served, and benefits provided to the school as a whole. (PGS)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Computer System Design
