aesthetics
csc 591
why do we care?
messy = engineer(pleasing)
history
aesthetics vs.
usability
so:
aesthetics→perceived usability
actual usability→perceived aesthetics
aesthetics vs.
performance
so:
aesthetics→performance
aesthetics vs.
emotions
so:
aesthetics→emotions→attitude
aesthetics vs.
decisions
so:
aesthetics→decisions
aesthetics vs.
memory
so:
aesthetics→recognition & recall
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aesthetics (cont.)
csc 591
measuring
aesthetics
engineering
aesthetics
complexity
colorfulness
prototypicality
symmetry
contrast
aesthetic experience
HCI & UX→how to make things aesthetic? why do we care?
Psychology & neuroscience→what is aesthetics? how we experience it?
Studies say 500ms, even 50ms, is enough to make a first impression.
However, is aesthetics all about this first impression or visceral beauty?
bad aesthetics, good ux
futures
aesthetics
usability
go deeper with readings...
sites.google.com/view/uxncsu/topics/aesthetics
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aesthetics vs.
technology