Similarity and analogical reasoning
The invisible computer
Metaphor, computing systems, and active learning
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies - Special issue: 1969-1999, the 30th anniversary
The whiteboard: metaphor: a double-edged sword
interactions
Computers as Theatre
Systematic selection and implementation of graphical user interface metaphors
Computers & Education
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
Interacting with Computers
Efficient electronic navigation: A metaphorical question?
Interacting with Computers
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A composite-metaphor interface is a computer interface consisting of a combination of two or more metaphors. As computer systems have become more sophisticated, researchers have proposed the use of multiple metaphors to design computer systems because they would better match the characteristics of complex target systems; however, due to the difficulty of designing interface metaphors and limited research in this area, there are few guidelines or accepted standards for generating and implementing composite metaphors for interface design. In this paper, the authors propose an approach for designing composite metaphors. We first present the metaphor design strategies as we interviewed eight game designers, then summarise the design considerations from the metaphor literatures. Finally, we propose the design approach for selecting and combining metaphors in designing composite-metaphor interfaces.