Macromedia Flash MX

Description

This book is for Flash developers who want to create usable and intuitive Flash animations, presentations, Web sites, and applications. Unlike the majority of Flash books on the market that focus on how to build with Flash and ActionScript, Macromedia Flash MX: Design Principles for the Next Generation discusses interface and Web design principles, and how they relate to products created with Flash. Additionally, the book will focus on using Flash as a development tool for Web sites, applications, and presentations. The book offers a concise discussion of key design principles and uses examples to illustrate concepts. It covers navigation, site design, page design, and content design–all as they relate to Flash.

Jon Quint is a Senior Curriculum Developer at Macromedia who designs courses to teach developers how to use Flash for optimum usability and good design. For the last six years, he has taught, practiced, and studied the theory behind interface and information design and has developed award-winning Web-based products.

Illustrates how to apply the principles of good interface design to Flash Web sites, applications, animations, and presentations.

• Focuses on creation of Flash user interfaces that are intuitive and meet user’s needs.
• Shows readers how to design content specifically for the Flash interface, taking advantage of its features and functionality.
• Written by an experienced Macromedia curriculum developer who teaches principles of user interface design.

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