et42 - week 12- user interface and controller design

KEY CHAPTER QUESTIONS

■ How do game interfaces relate to player-centered design?

■ What are the components of game interfaces?

■ What is the difference between a manual and visual interface?

■ What is the difference between a passive and an active interface?

■ Why is usability important in game interface design?

SUMMARY

• Player-centered design

• Interface & game features

• Manual vs. visual interfaces

• Active vs. passive interfaces

• Visual interface components

• Usability & accessibility

• Saving the game

• Guidelines for a great interface

Reading Assignment:

David Javelosa javelosa_david@smc.edu sec #2236 2:00p-5:05p Wed sec #2236 9:30a-11:35a Thurs Copyright © 2005 - 2009, David Javelosa unless otherwise stated.
week 12 - user interface and controller design