The Lens of Channels and Dimensions

Choosing how to map game information to channels and dimensions is the heart of designing your game interface. Use this lens to make sure you do it thoughtfully and well. Ask yourself these questions:

• What data needs to travel to and from the player?
• Which data is most important?
• What channels do I have available to transmit this data?
• Which channels are most appropriate for which data? Why?
• Which dimensions are available on the different channels?
• How should I use those dimensions?