Example Graphics and Thumbnails

ymyang's picture
Submitted by ymyang on Fri, 03/06/2009 - 16:01
Graphic 1

Thumbnails

Zebulon's picture
Submitted by Zebulon on Sat, 03/07/2009 - 23:21.

Overall, I think you did a great job building your thumbnails. The color scheme with the light blue really looks good. For the novice, I like how you are keeping it simple, and not overwhelming the user with information that discourages them. However, with the experienced, the extra detail will help the user relate and understand better.
The pictures have high resolution, but they are really bright from the flash from the camera. I am having the same problem. You may want to try to use a different background? Or you may change the flash settings on your camera. I hope this helps.

Zebulon Rouse

Graphics and Thumbnails instructor feedback: ymyang

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Submitted by Nathaniel on Sun, 03/08/2009 - 16:44.

I have a few comments and suggestions:

  • Your graphics seem to be well selected. Graphic 1 appears a little blurry. However, I like the consistency of the background as well as the angle of the photograph. Consistent images are a hallmark of professional instructions
  • Do you plan on supplementing your graphics with elements that will focus the user's attention (circles, arrows, highlights, etc.) when necessary?
  • Are you comfortable with the 8.5 x 11 page size? Do you think that is appropriate for both sets of users? (This is a genuine question.)
  • I appreciate how the design of your instruction sets reflects the different audiences. The less cluttered appearance of the novice set seems to reflect the needs and expectations of those users. It gives such novice users a distinct way of using the instructions. Do remember, however, the novice set needs to be more than a scaled-down version of the expert set.
  • Remember to continue to focus (as you already are) on creating sets that differ in kind rather than degree.