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pertinent to the interface design of a system. The usability perspective is concerned with<br />
the navigation of the system. Theory will be based on well-known texts in the two fields.<br />
From visual culture, I will be referencing primarily Kevin Mullet & Darrell Sano’s<br />
Designing Visual Interfaces: Communication Oriented Techniques (1994). From the<br />
usability perspective, I will be drawing from the works of renowned usability specialists<br />
Donald Norman and Jakob Nielsen. Finally, I will also incorporate relevant techniques<br />
from existing Web and television design standards.<br />
I have separated interaction design concerns for interactive television into three<br />
areas to be explored in greater detail – interaction model, interface, and navigation – and<br />
will address common design concerns in each case respectively.<br />
Interaction Model. What is the basic model of interaction behind the iTV program<br />
or application? For example, how is the interactivity conceived? What type of<br />
interaction does it allow? How does the interaction change the audience’s viewing<br />
experience? The interaction model must take into account the content of the<br />
television program, its genre, and the context in which the interactivity is being<br />
conceived. The interaction model is derived from the TV genre and platform<br />
affordances; the principles that apply here transcend any show in particular.<br />
Interface. Interface refers to the visual look of the design on the television,<br />
computer screen, or mobile device. A visual culture approach is the best way to<br />
examine this area. For example, are the elements on the screen too cluttered? Do<br />
the colors work well together? How approachable is the design for unfamiliar<br />
users?<br />
Navigation. Navigation refers to the way users actually move through an iTV<br />
application. Is it with a remote, a mouse, or both? How easy is it to navigate<br />
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