Flash Design for Mobile Devices: A Style Guide for the Wireless Revolution

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.

Exploring the design issues of next generation wireless devices, this guide has two goals: to introduce designers to the language, design process, and user experience of wireless and mobile devices and to provide guidelines for the application of traditional interactive design techniques to the small screen. Beginning with conceptual issues and proceeding to more practical material, chapters cover experience design and process, information design, editorial design related to screen content, screen layout, color and image, typography for the small screen, effective iconography systems, sound in mobile environments, location technology, multimodal interfaces, wireless ActionScript, delivering content, and future directions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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.