Interactive Design [volume 3.0] {Examples}

Interactive Design is a tool of Web 2.0 that can defined through a number of different mediums and processes. Flash based designs such as flash games and animation, e-learning programs, e-banking.

Flash Games and Animation:-
A simple java or flash player designed game dedicated to simplistic graphics and controls. These online flash games are generally operated through Web 2.0 webpages such as http://www.teagames.com/ and http://www.crazymonkeygames.com/.

E-Learning:-
Electronic Based Learning (also know as, E-Learning) is an online based learning system that allows users (students) to access personal accounts. Mainly based within Tertiary studies, E-Learning is now being introduced to Secondary and Primary education as internet based education is now being introduced to all ages for self learning. E-Learning is essential as students can access the system, anywhere and at any time on a provided computer station/laptop. An example of E-Learning is "Web CT/Blackboard Learning" provided through UWS VUWS http://elearning.uws.edu.au/webct/entryPageIns.dowebct

E-Banking:-
Electronic based banking is now one of the most common forms of banking, it allows the user to access personal accounts over the internet. Personal Precautions take place as the information being viewed is personal financial accounts. Banks such as Commonwealth Bank take part in this form of banking as it is easier for their customers with its simplistic operations and safety. http://www.commbank.com.au/

Inter.activity [volume 2.0]

Interactive design is a system that simply allows the user to participate within the application; hence the term used, "interactive" design. Web 2.0 and Interactive design correlate directly within each other, where the user interacts directly with the website. Interactive design is a broad term that can be analysed over a number of different computer based mediums, such as web design, animation design, gaming etc.

Take into the account the example that was produced in the lecture for "Interactive Design 100789: week 2"; where online gaming was expressed as a form of interactive designing. The users consisted of "runners" (a person that holds a GPS system and explores the city), and "navigators" (an digital aid that talks to them through microphone and an online tracking system).

Interactive Design is a broad based term that can be taking into many different types and examples; "Friday Media" expresses interactive design into a number of different interactive applications.

• Flash Website Design
• Interactive Application Design
• User Interface Design
• Email Marketing Design
• Flash Games & Animation
  
• Forums, databases, surveys and blogs
• Application Design

References:-

Friday Media. online, http://www.fridaymedia.com.au/index.php/interactive-design. last accessed 06-03-09

To be Interactive? or to be Interactive Design??

Definition: Interactive design is the art of producing a piece of aesthetically applications that cater for a certain target audience. The material delivers information through an entertaining medium which allows the user to relate interactively as well as understanding the terminology and information involved. We'll learn more during Semester 1, since our unit is called "Interactive Design 1 - 100789"

Examples:

DEBASER (website):- National/International, Graphic Design Firm Debaser: an Australian based team operated by Aaron Hayward and David Homer.

CARSALES (website):- online website purely produced to sell new and used vehicles.

University of Western Sydney (website):- an online community dedicated for the students of the University of Western Sydney region.


References:-

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Debaser webpage, online: http://www.debaser.com.au. last accessed 08-03-09
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Carsales webpage, online: http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/advanced-search.aspx. last accessed 08-03-09
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UWS webpage, online: http://www.uws.edu.au. last accessed 08-03-09