Characteristics of Images (WFW)

Images are..

• Pictorial analogues in mind
• Modifiable
• More like videotape than a still photograph
• Divisible into parts that can be inspected
• A result of learning
• Teachable

Rules for use of Imagery in Design

• Prompt
• Items should interact - have images conceptually linked.
• Include context in the interaction - be sure images are connected to topic.
• Encourage concreteness - images are tangible, perceptible by the senses (such as persons, places or things).
• Images should be vivid - clear, distinct, and forceful.
• Items should interact - have images conceptually linked.
• Include context in the interaction - be sure images are connected to topic.
• Encourage concreteness - images are tangible, perceptible by the senses (such as persons, places or things).
• Provide instructions for bizarreness with caution - suggestion is to create vivid, interacting and interesting images.
• Fidelity is necessary - image should be an accurate representation of the task to be learned.
• Avoid overloading an image - should be complete without having too much information.

eidetic memory

• Some individuals are able to visualize even abstract material.
• Others have photograph-like imagery known as eidetic memory that is vivid, long-lasting, and complete.