Informational design applied to graphical interface development of a serious game intending to fight Aedes aegypti

Authors

  • José Fialho de Oliveira Júnior Universidade Aberta do SUS
  • Rodrigo Alves Tubelo Universidade Aberta do SUS
  • Greta Gradella Universidade Aberta do SUS
  • Juliano Machado Padilha Universidade Aberta do SUS
  • Eduardo José Zanatta Universidade Aberta do SUS
  • Fernando Freitas Portella Universidade Aberta do SUS
  • Ana Emília Figueiredo de Oliveira Universidade Aberta do SUS
  • Maria Eugênia Bresolin Pinto Universidade Aberta do SUS
  • Alessandra Dahmer Universidade Aberta do SUS

Keywords:

Aedes, Distance Education, Health Education

Abstract

Aims: The aim of this study was to show the application of informational design concepts to the graphical interface construction of a serious game intending to fight Aedes aegypti. Materials and methods: the overview of game themes, mechanics and metaphor, the informational design and development explanation about cross-platform layout were discussed. Results: Aedes Game is an educational game, which aims to fight Aedes aegypti mosquito. Each right or wrong answer of the player changes a positive or negative feature of the mosquito. Exploration of scenario, video and Midia resources were used to give the game publicity. The informational design is important in the process of creating a serious game aimed to inform a diverse audience. Conclusion: The application of informational design concepts improve the quality of communication through the information provided on game screen. Using the informational design concepts the information was presented clearly and objectively, enabling user’s comprehension.

Author Biographies

José Fialho de Oliveira Júnior, Universidade Aberta do SUS

Universidade Aberta do SUS, UFCSPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil - Designer de Produto.

Rodrigo Alves Tubelo, Universidade Aberta do SUS

Universidade Aberta do SUS, UFCSPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil - Mestre em Odontologia.

Greta Gradella, Universidade Aberta do SUS

Universidade Aberta do SUS, UFCSPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil - Graduanda em Design de Produto.

Juliano Machado Padilha, Universidade Aberta do SUS

Universidade Aberta do SUS, UFCSPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil - Graduando em Tecnologia em Jogos Digitais.

Eduardo José Zanatta, Universidade Aberta do SUS

Universidade Aberta do SUS, UFCSPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil - Bacharel em Sistemas de Informação.

Fernando Freitas Portella, Universidade Aberta do SUS

Universidade Aberta do SUS, UFCSPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil - Doutor em Odontologia.

Ana Emília Figueiredo de Oliveira, Universidade Aberta do SUS

Universidade Aberta do SUS, UFMA, São Luis, MA, Brasil - Doutora em Radiologia Odontológica.

Maria Eugênia Bresolin Pinto, Universidade Aberta do SUS

Universidade Aberta do SUS, UFCSPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil - Doutora em Epidemiologia.

Alessandra Dahmer, Universidade Aberta do SUS

Universidade Aberta do SUS, UFCSPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil - Doutora em Ciência da Computação.

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Published

2016-12-06

How to Cite

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de Oliveira Júnior JF, Tubelo RA, Gradella G, Padilha JM, Zanatta EJ, Portella FF, et al. Informational design applied to graphical interface development of a serious game intending to fight Aedes aegypti. JBT [Internet]. 2016 Dec. 6 [cited 2026 Jul. 29];4(2):246-54. Available from: https://jbt.abtms.org.br/index.php/jbt/article/view/68

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2016)

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Artigos Originais