STEAD Database Outline WP2

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STEAD Database OutlineWP2
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STEAD Database Outline WP2Outline

• Objectives
• To provide a concise synoptic view of the
  evolution and use of electronic domestic goods
• To be utilised as a reference tool within the
  classroom
• Function
• Demonstrate the related structures between social
  and gender studies, industrial design and science
  and technology
• Allow children to draw their own interpretations
  and create their own informed opinions
• The information available will be under several
  headings
• History/timeline
• Functionality
• Technological Influences
• Sociological Influences
• Future of evolution
• Convergences

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STEAD Database Outline WP2Considerations

• Audience
• Multi-lingual
• Age range of 6 14
• Complexity of design and navigation
• Minimum use of text other visuals should be
  relied upon
• Technical Issues
• Available as an extension of the STEAD website
  and CD-ROM
• Design
• Incorporate aspects of design from the website
• Develop a visual identity for the entire project

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STEAD Database Outline WP2Content

• Literature-based and web-based research conducted
  by UNIBRAD (WP1-T1)
• Convergence
• Highlighted by use of hyperlinks to develop a
  visual matrix
• Word Definitions
• Use of rollovers or hyperlinks
• Volume of text
• Relevant and concise, in accessible sections
• References and sources
• Accessible to those who wish to explore them

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STEAD Database Outline WP2Content
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STEAD Database Outline WP2Content
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STEAD Database Outline WP2Navigation and
Ergonomics

• Use of icons
• To signify audio clips, menus, search engines,
  help pages
• Exploring the Database
• Drop-down categories menu and a search facility
• Categorisation of Domestic Electrical Goods
• Explicit categorisation (e.g. brushing and
  cooking) and implicit categorisation (e.g.
  hygienic devices)
• Audio
• Short, relevant audio clips desirable
• External Links
• Subtly integrated where relevant

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STEAD Database Outline WP2Navigation and
Ergonomics
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STEAD Database Outline WP2Database Management

• Database data stored as XML (Extensible Markup
  Language)
• The information is extracted from the XML file
  using a java applet embedded with an HTML page
• This is formatted to give the text structure
  using XSLT (Extensible Style Language for
  Transformations a template based programming
  language)

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STEAD Database Outline WP2Database Management