Modern Vision Science for Designers: Making Designs Clear at a Glance

Abstract

Why do some interfaces allow users to find what they need easily while others do not? What information can the visual system effortlessly extract, and what requires slower, more cognitive processes? What does eye-tracking data tell us about what users perceive? Vision scientists have recently made ground-breaking progress in understanding many aspects of vision that are key to good design. A critical determining factor is what information is available at a glance. This course reviews state-of-the-art vision science, including a computational model that visualizes the available information. We will demonstrate use of this model in evaluating and guiding visual designs.