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In this entry I would like to discuss on the web interaction and interface design. First and foremost, after thorough reading I conclude that interaction design encompasses system interfaces that prevalent in many types of media. It needs to respond to users' experience. In regards with this, users should be able to experience interaction design visually or using any other possible sensory. In addition, some interaction designs are created without graphic interface. This is common in application like Skype that utilizes interactive voice response (IVR).

In setting up a fully functional web-site, a web developer must consider these three constructs: usability, visualization and functionality.

Now, let's talk about the usability construct of a web-site. It is imperative for a web-developer to consider how his/her media item will be navigated or processed. In order to ensure this, a web-developer must take these steps into consideration:

1. Plan - Begins with a storyboard on the sequence of the pages. Then, he or she must utilize flowchart that uses standard icon. This flowchart is the summary of your storyboard.
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3. Scaffolding - the items on the web-site must be able to aid the users.
4. Navigation option - here, a web-developer must consider the outline of the website. The appropriateness of the heading, sub-units. And most importantly the appropriateness of the layout.
5. Activity - a web-developer must ensure the most appropriate navigation techniques.

• The menu and tabs must be structured well. For example www.realitylapse.com

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• Sometimes, an interface can look a tad cluttered but at the same time still usable. For example www.softpedia.com

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• At times, a web-developer prefers to utilize a pull-down (a.k.a drop-down) menu. This technique integrates flash plug-in as well as java script. This can best be seen in www.lordoftherings.net

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• Other than that, another type of navigation is known as iconic navigation. For this type, a user needs to click on the icon in order to be redirected to another link. To enlight you, check out www.spongebob.com

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• Another method that the developer can use is, page turning navigation. This is common in many websites such as, www.fitterhappier1412.com

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Other than usability, a web-developer must consider the importance of visualization of the web-site. The visualization must definitely appeal to to users aesthetic as well as visual sensory. This is because, with an appropriate visualization, the contents as well as the items of a web-site will be easily understood. Take this visual for example:

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As a web-developer, he or she must ensure that the visual used must be self-explanatory and must not overwhelm the users.Other than graphics, a web-developer must consider integrating an appropriate animation in order to enhance users understanding.

When it comes to designing appropriate text, a web-developer must consider the proper etiquette. He or she must avoid using capital letters as the body text. In addition, a good web-developer must integrate appropriate fonts, colors schemes as well as contrast. When it comes to layout management, a web-developer must know how to consolidate graphics, animation and text in a website. A web-developer must consider the target audience before designing the layout.

The final construct that is needed to be considerate is the functionality of the website. As a web-developer, he or she must exercise this question: what instructional task must my interface support? It is imperative to ensure the that the interface can support the objectives and strategies of a web-site.

So, in a nutshell, in order to be a good web-developer, I need to be very sensitive to the interactivity of my website. I also must ensure that the interface of website produced is appropriate and appealing to my target users.