May 2012 | Page 2 | Computer Science Blog

Helen Purchase on An Exploration of Interface Visual Aesthetics

May 14, 2012

Speaker: Helen Purchase, University of Glasgow Title: An Exploration of Interface Visual Aesthetics Abstract: The visual design of an interface is not merely an ‘add-on’ to the functionality provided by a system: it is well-known that it can affect user preference, engagement and motivation, but does it have any effect on user performance? Can the … Helen Purchase on An Exploration of Interface Visual Aesthetics

Connect 4 anyone?

May 9, 2012

The subhonours lab was busy with the Connect 4 challenge this morning. Students taking CS1006 Programming Projects worked in pairs in a round-robin format, in which every duo plays every other once. Congratulations to Hamish and Mariya who won today’s challenge and received Amazon Vouchers as a reward.

New visualisation technique by STACS lecturer featured in the New Scientist

May 3, 2012

FatFonts, a visualisation technique invented by Miguel Nacenta, lecturer at the School is featured in this week’s issue of the New Scientist. You can learn more about the technique here and read the preview of the article here.