Hypermedia

 

1. What is hypermedia?

2. Hypermedia design goes far beyond HCI design The linked image shows the homepage of Dior. The aim of this page is not only to be the topmost node in the hypermedia hierarchy. In addition, the page also communicates a lifestyle to which Dior adheres. The linked image shows the investors' relation ship of IDT, a telecommunications company. It is very sober in style. The linked image shows the investors' relationship page of Dior. While this page provides links to the same pieces of information as the investors' page of IDT, this page additionally has erotic undertones.

3. Unrestricted hypermedia makes orientation difficult

4. HCI guidelines for web design (Farkas & Farkas) The linked image shows text in different fonts, namely Univers, Bookman, Courier, Futura, Garamond, Helvetica, Palatino and Times

5. Reading pattern (Jakob Nielsen) The linked image shows the investors' relationship page of Dior. While this page provides links to the same pieces of information as the investors' page of IDT, this page additionally has erotic undertones.

6. Design patterns The linked image shows text in different fonts, namely Univers, Bookman, Courier, Futura, Garamond, Helvetica, Palatino and Times

7. Scent