Visual perception and the design of forms

Thanks to many decades of research, we know a lot about how the human brain translates bits of light hitting our retinas into a cohesive image of the world around us. But how can we use this knowledge to lay out our forms in a way that maximises usability, efficiency and effectiveness?

In 2009 Jessica Enders, Principal of Formulate Information Design, developed a presentation to answer exactly this question. Presented at the Business Forms Management Association Symposium in the US in May, the talk was extremely well received. Now Jessica is bringing a streamlined version of the session to Web Standards Group in Sydney.

In this fun, enlightening and practical session, take a tour through the principles of visual perception that have direct relevance to the way people see and work with forms. With the help of a great mix of both good and bad real-world examples, you'll soon have the tools to make informed decisions about how forms—particularly those that are web-based or otherwise electronically-fillable—should be laid out.

When

6:30pm Wednesday 11 November 2009

Where

Level 4 rooftop room, Austraian Museum, corner of Park and College Streets, Sydney

More information and RSVP

November 2009 Sydney WSG meeting