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Words – single words, phrases, sentences or blocks of text
- Single Words
(navigation)
Menus help to sort information
- Phrases or
Lists
Unordered Lists – places no importance of items
Numbered Lists – add dominant order
Bulleted Lists – bullets add drama
Check Boxes – act as a checklist for user
- Sentences and
Blocks of Text
Size of Paragraphs – break
up the information
Use of White Space – makes text easier to read
Break up Text with Images – gives the eye a break
Shapes – lines, abstract shapes and white space
- Lines
Separating Words
Separating Paragraphs
Creating Tables
- Abstract
Shapes
Rectangles
Circles
Irregular Shapes
- Empty Space -
also called white space
Images – icons, photos and graphics
- Icons
– With and without words
- Photos
– Add reality and warmth to images
- Graphics
– Illustrate and provide emphasis
Color
- Complimentary
Colors
Choose colors that blend well
Choose colors based on the medium of delivery
(web is different
than Power Point presentations)
Customize link colors
- Colors Based
on Cultural Meaning
Carefully select colors
that are appropriate for the culture of the audience.
Example Sites:
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