Theoretical+Concepts

**List of Theoretical Concepts:**
====**1.** According to Ware (2008), in order to develop an aesthetically pleasing good design (of the SL Helmet), aspects such as detail, colour-coding, large and small area considerations, emphasis and highlighting, texture, and colour sequences should be considered. All of these aspects will provide a refined, detailed, and an appealing design.====

**2.** According to Ware’s (2004) 3-Stage model of perceptual processing:

 * ====Parallel Processing to Extract Low-Level Properties: This includes rapid parallel processing and extraction of features, orientation, color, texture, and movement patterns to provide an accurate, realistic, and consistent 3D images (in this case) of the SL Helmet.====
 * ====Pattern Perception: Simple patterns can be easily recognized in a visual medium which can be attributed on the helmets to attract the attention of the consumers and of the public itself in the market, while ensuring that the patterns are not unpleasant in a traffic setting [(and onscreen, etc.) in this case 3D movies and images of the SL Helmet].====
 * ====Sequential Goal-Directed Processing: This will allow the users to interact with the interface seamlessly and understand exactly what is happening [(for the process to be seamless) in this case for example, the rider being able to determine which features on the motorcycle are linked to the helmet and can easily be used while riding a motorcycle].====

====**3.** “C.R.A.P.” Principles: Contrast, repetition, alignment, proximity are all aspects of design which will be used to develop the style of the helmet and all of its features combined for a revolutionary product that will develop this as a consumers’ market.====

====**4.** Principles of mapping and feedback (Norman 2002) will also be considered while designing the SL Helmet as the riders will have to figure out the relationship between the controls and their effect (mapping) and the functions of the helmet will provide feedback as to whether the riders selected the right functions for the use they want (e.g. pressing the radio button vs. Bluetooth button).====