Universal Principles of Design


Psychological
¢  Maslow’s Hierachy of Needs and Design Hierachy of Needs
¢  Classical Conditioning (NEW)
¢  Five Hat Racks (NEW)
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¢  Classical Conditioning
¢  Stimulus – message – response
¢  Freshly baked bread – aroma – buy bread
¢  Associate products with particular thoughts and feelings
¢  Positive trigger – evokes  positive attitude
¢  Negative triggers – pain, negative emotions
¢  “Don’t Drink and Drive” Campaign
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¢  Five hat rack

¢  Organisation of Information
¢  Alphabetical (Names on Class register)
¢  Time (DSTV Program Guide)
¢  Location (Geographical e.g. Sandton, K’dorp)
¢  Continuum (magnitude)



Common Sense Principles: Aesthetic-Usability Effect
¢  Aesthetic designs are perceived as EASIER to USE than less-aesthetic designs
Common Sense Principles: Legibility
¢  Size
¢  Typeface
¢  Contrast
¢  Text Blocks
¢  Spacing

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