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<b>1. How to Access Reader Mode from the Browser?</b><br> | <b>1. How to Access Reader Mode from the Browser?</b><br> | ||
<b>Problem:</b> The new browser design is heading towards a chromeless / buttonless aesthetic, how do we introduce the reader mode?<br> | <b>Problem:</b> The new browser design is heading towards a chromeless / buttonless aesthetic, how do we introduce the reader mode?<br> | ||
<b>Solution:</b> The reader mode can hidden the the menu invoked by pressing the hardware/software menu button or with an icon which appears in the URL bar. | <b>Solution:</b> The reader mode can hidden the the menu invoked by pressing the hardware/software menu button or with an icon which appears in the URL bar.<br> | ||
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[http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrykdesign/6560941471/in/set-72157628389027877/ Proposed Visual Design Mock Up] | [http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrykdesign/6560941471/in/set-72157628389027877/ Proposed Visual Design Mock Up] | ||
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Revision as of 17:55, 8 March 2012
Below is the proposed first version of a reader mode for mobile Firefox. All the mockups (some old) can found in this flickr folder.
1. How to Access Reader Mode from the Browser?
Problem: The new browser design is heading towards a chromeless / buttonless aesthetic, how do we introduce the reader mode?
Solution: The reader mode can hidden the the menu invoked by pressing the hardware/software menu button or with an icon which appears in the URL bar.
Proposed Visual Design Mock Up
2. Proposed Interactions
Problem: Add functionality to the reader mode while still maintaining a chromeless, reading focused layout.
Solution: Introduce off screen menus rendered visible with swiping gestures. Examples:
Sample Interaction Flow
Proposed Visual Design Mock Up
Examples of Article Navigation
3. The Toolbar
Problem: How do we access / display the various options without intruding on the reading experience
Solution: On tapping of the screen a translucent tool bar appears, further options can be invoked by pressing the menu icon in the bar, or the hardware menu key. Examples:
Sample Interaction Flow
Proposed Visual Design Mock Up
4. Stylistic Elements
Various Examples:
Overall Layout & Typography
Colour Themes
Image Treatement
5. Scalability
Typography size scaling ratio pairs
Handheld vs Tablet
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