Visual and Cognitive Issues in the Design of Displays.
Abstract
In order for a visual display to be useful, the human user must be able to see and understand what is displayed--allowing information to become knowledge. It follows, then, that for a display to be of maximum utility, characteristics of human vision and cognition must be considered in the design process. This report contains both general design guidelines as well as specific information that can be useful to the display designer wishing to optimize a display for the user. Because human vision and cognition are such complex topics, references to in-depth treatments of specific issues are provided. Therefore, the report serves a dual purpose: to acquaint the display designer with basic human issues in the design of visual displays, and to serve as a pointer to classical and contemporary research into human visual perception and cognition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA311433
Entities
People
- James D. Walrath
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory