Developer's Guide

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Cisco Interactive Experience Platform Content Creation Guidelines
Chapter 2 Design Considerations and Best Practices
Best Practices
• Ensure that there is a white space border along the sides of the screen to avoid any of the text or
images from being distorted at the edges. It will also make it easier for users to see the entire screen
if they are viewing the display at an angle. This border does not have to be white; it can be any color.
Color
The text and background colors should contrast each other. Light text on dark background reads best. If
you prefer to use a light background, make it slightly grey instead. Bright white backgrounds tend to
bleed into the dark text making it appear fuzzy.
Content Chunks
Avoid lengthy videos, animations, or text. Chunk content into smaller pieces that can be grasped within
seconds not minutes. Shorten copy. Break up lengthy videos and animations.
Graphics
• Visuals are more effective than text.
• Avoid complicated graphics that require the user time to decipher.
• Use low resolution images.