Elissa A. Fineman 

Much of my academic research has focused on web interface design. Below are two interface examples. Project 01 is navigation that guides graduate students through a treatise project. The navigation is a multicolored circle with labeled sections. The design is unexpected, which is appropriate because the assignment demands that students think creatively. The multiple bright colors not only organize the information, but also attract attention, stimulate the eye, and inspire the energy needed by the students during the long, complex project. Project 02 follows the typical grid pattern, with the navigation on the left and some standard and mimetic icons. For example, a house indicates the home page and a person pointing to a screen/blackboard suggests instruction. Project 02 is a template intended for use in many situations. It quickly communicates information in a traditional, limited-palette grid structure. The appeal of this design is that it matches what users have been trained to see for navigation.