It is of course the venerable Illuminated rocker<http://www.cnet.co.uk/i/c/blg/cat/blog/off_switches/3.jpg>(< http://www.cnet.co.uk/i/c/blg/cat/blog/off_switches/3.jpg>).
All software designs should try to carry over as many as possible of its excellent qualities: - Two distinct states - It is immediately clear if it is "on" or "off" - Audible and tactile feedback - Clear and understandable marking Plus it adheres to standards. The off state is the "down" position and the symbols are the IEC/IEEE standard so its usable globally. (Image found in the "Top ten off switches<http://crave.cnet.co.uk/0,39029477,49293357-1,00.htm>" blog post on CNET.co.uk.) Aye or nay? -- Morten Hjerde http://sender11.typepad.com ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
