Hierarchy

A short presentation on the importance of hierarchy.

Transcript

1. HIERARCHY get organized.
2. HIERARCHY get organized.
3. It’s Simple In fact, hierarchical organization is the simplest structure for visualizing and understanding complexity.
4. Vocabulary!
5. Parent element— The word, title, picture, or information that you want to give more emphasis to. The focal point.
6. Child element— the secondary, less important, or subordinate object.
8. tree structure
9. nest structure tree structure
10. stair structure nest structure tree structure
11. tree structure Tree structure places child elements below or to the right of parent elements, or through the use of connecting lines.
12. example:
13. example: Herman Emison Elizabeth Emison Richard Conrad Edna Conrad Kevin Conrad Susan Emison Conrad Daniel Conrad Chelsea Conrad
14. Pros:
15. CONS:
16. Nest Structure Nest structure places the child element within the parent element.
17. example:
18. example: Graphic Design Majors UTC Sophomores UTC Sophomores who are Graphic Design Majors
19. Pros:
20. CONS:
21. Stair structure Stair Structure stacks child elements below and to the right of parent elements.
22. example:
23. example: Hierarchy I. What is hierarchy? a. definition b. why it’s important II. The three types of hierarchy a. tree structure b. nest structure c. stair structure III. Examples of hierarchy a. family tree b. Venn diagram c. outline
24. Pros:
25. CONS:
26. I’m never gonna use this unless I’m a data analyst, English major, or something boring like that. “
27. Hierarchy, everyday.
30. YOU CAN USE a HIERARCHY TO MAKE THE FOCAL POINT OF YOUR DESIGN MORE CLEAR. Hierarchy in design.
31. YOU CAN USE a HIERARCHY TO MAKE THE FOCAL POINT OF YOUR DESIGN MORE CLEAR. Hierarchy in design.
32. YOU CAN USE a HIERARCHY TO MAKE THE FOCAL POINT OF YOUR DESIGN MORE CLEAR. Hierarchy in design. BAD HIERARCHY
33. You can use a hierarchy to make the focal point of your design more clear. Hierarchy in design.
34. Now, go home and organize your desktop.
35. Citations: Lidwell, William, Kritina Holden, and Jill Butler. Universal Principles of Design. Beverly (Mass.): Rockport Publ., 2010. Print. "Visual Hierarchy: How Well Does Your Design Communicate? | Van SEO Design." Search Engine Friendly Web Design Services | Van SEO Design. Web. 08 Dec. 2010. "Tree Graphic." Boho Magazine June 2009: 30. Web. "Nest Graphic." Boho Magazine June 2009: 17. Web.