1. What does the acronym SLIP mean according to Maeda?
According to John Maeda,
SLIP means systematically putting things in a right order.
2. Define each character of the acronym, S L I P in one sentence
SORT: Identify the objects and make a rough grouping
LABEL: Give each group a relevant name
INTEGRATE: Put together the most likely groups
PRIORATISE: collect the group which need more attention
3. What does Maeda say is only a pinkie away?
TAB button in keyboard.
4. Why is this important to us as designers?
TAB is important to designers as it simplifies the complex clutter
categories with a simple touch.
5. What are the principles of gestalt psychological theory?
The principles of gestalt psychological theory is pattern formation of an object
as a result of mechanism of human brain.
6. Where might one find the aesthetics of blur?
In the history of art raising from the impressionist paintings by Monet and his
hazy clouds of tinybrushstrokes, to the stylized images of flowers by artist
Georgia o’Keeffe.
7. Why is blur important in interactive design?
Blur is important in interactive design because they are controlled into one
image of simplicity.
8. Why do good designers squint when they look at something?
A good designer squint to see more by seeing less to find the right balance
or to concentrate on focus.
4 different perspectives and describe 4 different interpretations of the following non-verbal communications.
1. A person nods his/her head up and down
To agree on,
To admit,
To say yes,
If thinking
2. A person’s lower lip trembles slightly.
If scared,
Feeling low,
Depressed,
Emotionally hurt
3. A person smiles slightly
If happy,
Knows something,
Hiding something,
Teasing someone
4. A person yawns
If bored,
Uninterested,
Tired,
Someone in front yawns
5. A person shrugs his/her shoulders
To say alright go ahead,
If don’t know anything,
Confused,
Expecting something,
6. A person inhales quickly
If angry,
Scared,
Excited,
Physically exhausted(exercise)