Description

The opening chapter, “New Media and Interaction Design,” introduces the idea that new-media design is not just about making attractive graphics or using technology. It is about bringing different media elements together to create an effective interactive experience.

1. What is new media?

New media refers to digital and interactive forms of communication, such as:

• Websites
• Multimedia applications
• Interactive presentations
• Digital video
• Animation
• Interactive CD-ROMs and other digital products

The book describes new media as a combination of different elements—such as text, sound, images, animation, and video—that need to work together as one product.