Dissertation Chapter Headings

Introduction


I - Communication Through Symbolic Representation

This section will discuss the research that I have carried out on how symbols and colours can be used together as a form of communication. It will look at how they have been used historically (cave paintings etc.) as well as in modern culture (corporate logos, marketing) and also how symbols were originally used to form languages.


II - Advancements In Online Media

I will compare and contrast the areas of online media which have advanced significantly with areas which have not. It will look at the original proposal for the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee and compare it to modern online navigation. It will also look at technology which has influenced the web over the past two decades.


III - Discovering The Unknown

This part will allow me to explain my ideas behind the 'stumble upon' theme I intend to use. I will talk about the success of this type of theme in other web applications such as Pandora and Firefox and how it is utilised successfully as well as how I think it will enhance the users experience.


IV - Symbolic Representation In New Media

For this last section I will look at successful symbolic representation in new media such as the use of emoticons in modern communication and how icons enhance an HCI as well as the reasons behind their success.


Conclusion