Week 10

After discussion with Cameron regarding the shell interface, I spent week 10 revising interface concepts. The design needs to adhere more firmly to design principles in order to look professional, for example, the selection of images need to line up, and the font should be more readable.

New concept images -




Two sources of reference have been examined this week - the first, relating to an introduction for the interface is the "Nip/Tuck" introductory sequence. The use of mannequins in this sequence is similar to the aesthetics that are frequent throughout my concept, looking at this sequence has lead me to think about the development of an animation that utilizes a variety of camera angles and pan's across a range of realistic, wire-frame, and clay style models. At the end of the animation, I am considering a zoom effect into a wire-frame which will lead to the grid backdrop in the interface.
The second source is the personal portfolio website of David Moles (www.oeta.co.uk). This site utilizes a number of graphic and transition techniques that result in a professional aesthetic and design. Key to this sites success is the use of gradient and drop shadows. Gradient allows imagery free panels, but still allows the inclusion of subtle color. It also helps create a 3d illusion across the interface, drop shadows reinforce this illusion. In regards to navigation, tabs are used with corresponding colors and imagery, this makes the site simple to use and easy to follow.

With the idea's regarding these sources in mind, week 11 shall see further development towards a final interface concept with solid aesthetics and navigation, it is possible that the panning website idea could be dropped due to the unprofessional layout that is it likely to require. Storyboarding for an introduction may start this week.

A second meeting with the collaborator has been set up, this time focus will be purely on content issues.