Post #16
I use Google Images just
about every day for reference photos. The homepage shows Google’s logo and the
word “Images” underneath the “l” and “e” in “Google.” A search bar is placed
underneath the logo, allowing you to type what you are looking for into it.
What I love most about Google Images is that it allows you to make
specifications as to what type of image you want by clicking on “Tools” and
setting parameters like image size, usage rights, and so on. This is extremely
helpful, especially when I need photos of a specific size to manipulate in
Photoshop. This interface is simple to use because it requires little effort.
Google obviously designed the interface so that the average person could
quickly find what they are looking for. Most people do not care about setting
parameters when making a search. By putting this option to the side after you
click “enter” to search for results instead of on Google Image’s homepage shows
Google is aware of this. I think this was a good design decision because most
people would be confused by it and by not including it on the homepage it keeps
the homepage simplified. By placing all the images in rows, it is very easy to
scroll through them to see what options are available. Another thing I love
about Google images is the related images that are exhibited next to an image
after you click on it. I often find this helpful because sometimes it shows
images that I am looking for or it gives me suggestions that are better than
what I was originally looking for.
#Interactive
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