11. Layers of Data
Printed Text Single layer, multiple objects
Web Capable of multi-layer, but
primarily single layer
Multitouch Very well suited for multi-
layer
29. A Book Club
- Discussion questions at relevant points
- Notes from your book club members
- Author’s Commentary
30. Movies
- Tap on someone’s face for name and
recent films
- Discovery mode, where ancillary data
appears at relevant moments
- Choose from several commentaries
31. Tablets are the Best!
- Single application means more focus
- Touch interface enables modal dialogs
32. Tablets are the Best!
- Don’t sacrifice accessibility for portability
- Unlike eReaders, tablets do multimedia
* Hard to read
* Not useful for studying
* But random guy’s notes might come in handy
When you’re designing for smaller spaces, you need to present information differently.
When transporting study materials, you can’t bring everything and you want it easily accessible
Click on a word, the definition pops up.
Add annotated text on top of an image
But it hides when the image loses focus
At djangobook.com, you can leave comments on a paragraph
GMaps overlays streets, transit, etc.
As we discussed before, you’ll have to limit what you present on the screen.
The joystick is a bit awkward to use; takes you out of the moment.
So how can the iPad help us. Let’s look at how my wife studies...
book, notebook, flash cads, study guide, etc.
EVERYTHING here, including the light, can be replaced by an iPad.
