User Interface and Graphic Design in Games

What are the five elements that Dr. Nielson pinpointed as important for user interface design?

• Color, texture, size, shape, and form

• Learnability, efficiency, memorability, error tolerance and prevention, and satisfaction

• Symmetry, balance, contrast, hierarchy, and alignment

• Typography, layout, space, consistency, and contrast

What is graphic design when talking about games?

• The process of creating game characters

• The development of game storylines

• Symbology, text size, layout, and readability

• The programming of game mechanics

What is visual hierarchy?

• The order in which a game is played

• The way that aspects of the graphic design compete for attention

• The structure of a game's levels

• The progression of a player's skills in a game

Which of the following is NOT an element of a visual hierarchy?

• Size

• Color

• Contrast

• satisfaction

What is "flavor text" in the context of games?

• The main storyline of a game

• Instructions on how to play the game

• Fun and unnecessary but enriching details

• The text describing the game's controls

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What does "consistency" mean in the context of user interfaces?

• Changing design elements frequently

• Maintaining expected design norms

• The variety of different design styles

• The use of contrasting elements

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What is the role of symbology in board games?

• To make the game more complex

• To represent bigger ideas

• To provide a narrative to the game

• To increase the game's difficulty

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What is one example of symbology that is universally understood?

• Circles represent time

• Squares represent stability

• Hearts represent health

• Triangles represent danger

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Consider the graphic design of this card. What does this game really rely on to simplify design and make the game rounds move efficiently?

• Text and numbers
• Symbology

• white space

• visual hierarchy

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There is a LOT of information being communicated on this card. What did the designers need to consider in order to make the game easier to learn and make gameplay more efficient. Pick the BEST answer.

• symbology

• consistency

• proximity

• contrast

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