Flash Design for Mobile Devices [Paperback]

August de los Reyes (Author), Gregory P. Burch (Author), Aaron Cover (Author), Janet Galore (Author), Kris Griffith (Author), Lewis Leiboh (Author), Johan Liedgren (Author), Beh Linker (Author), Jeff Mellen (Author), Anna Marie Pises (Author), Robert Reinhardt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764536478 | ISBN-13: 978-0764536472 | Publication Date: December 1, 2011 | Edition: 1

The first book dedicated to the Flash design and implementation issues of next-generation wireless appliances, including PDAs, cell phones, and other small-screen devices!

Macromedia has released a Flash player for Microsoft Pocket PCs, and the coming rollout of 2.5G and 3G wireless services is certain to stimulate demand for jazzy interactive interfaces. Written by a pioneering wireless Flash designer and featuring contributions from other Flash gurus, this guide shows developers how to create compelling Flash content for the tiny screens of cell phones and PDAs, from menu and icon design to navigation systems.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"This book satisfies the need for a complete guide to wireless Flash design." --Natalee Zee, Designer and Author

Flash(TM) Design for Mobile Devices Your Passport to the World of Mobile Device UI Design
* Understand the wireless revolution - and the mobile mindset
* Delve into the principles of experience design, information architecture, interface design, and editorial style for mobile devices
* Zero in on proven solutions for screen layout, color, typography, and iconography
* Find out how to integrate video and sound content
* Get up to speed on location technology and multimodal (voice and data) applications
* Discover how to test, load, and distribute your content
Discover the Secrets of Great Design for Wireless Devices With more and more high-bandwidth wireless services poised to roll out in the next few years, there's a real need for exciting interface design for mobile devices. But how do you design compelling visual experiences and interaction systems for the tiny screens of these devices? Flash Design for Mobile Devices provides the answers. Created by designers who have pioneered Flash-based wireless content, this book articulates the principles of great mobile design - and shows you how to plan, execute, and implement elegant wireless design solutions using Flash and other tools. www.hungryminds.com

About the Author

August de los Reyes is an award-winning designer who spearheaded the creative development of Flash-based wireless platforms. Based in the Amsterdam studio of Philips Design, he is an expert in visual and interaction design for GPRS and UMTS devices. His work has been showcased by Kodak, 7UP, iCAST, and the Future and Emerging Technologies arm of the European Commission.

Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (December 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764536478
• ISBN-13: 978-0764536472
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,733,550 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lead author, Flash Bible series @ FlashSupport.com
http://www.flashsupport.com

VP, Multimedia Platforms Group @ Schematic
http://www.schematic.com

Co-principal and instructor @ [theMAKERS]
http://www.theMAKERS.com

Instructor @ Portland State University
http://www.pdc.pdx.edu/mmedia

Writing partner @ Community MX
http://www.communitymx.com
http://www.flashsupport.com/cmx

Recent interviews
http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/dialogbox/flash_anniversary/index_08.html

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Ugh., April 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Flash Design for Mobile Devices (Paperback)

This really seems like a recycled and rehashed book quickly put together in order to rush a "new topic" to print. I'm pretty sure I recognize this content from other books I've seen on the shelf. Even the paper quality seems recycled! I got this one in the mail, and it already was yellowed - the pages seem like newsprint. I found very little value in this book, content wise. There are definitely better ones out on the market by the gurus on the subject!

0 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wooooo Hooooo - it's great!!, July 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Flash Design for Mobile Devices (Paperback)

Love it.

It taught me everything I needed to know to design a flash site for a mobile phone. The site allows users to order alcohol at rock bottom prices in Spain.

By the way, I know this guy and he is great.