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package
{
import flash.display.MovieClip;
import flash.events.MouseEvent;

public class SceneJumpDemo extends MovieClip
{
var bones:Bones;
var snakes:Snakes;

public function SceneJumpDemo()
{
bones = new Bones();
snakes = new Snakes();

addChild(bones);

bones.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, onBonesClick);
snakes.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, onSnakesClick);
}


function onBonesClick(event:MouseEvent):void
{
addChild(snakes);
removeChild(bones);
}

function onSnakesClick(event:MouseEvent):void
{
addChild(bones);
removeChild(snakes);
}

}

Reflective Essay - Buttons

A button is an interactive symbol, either animated or static that has different outcomes depending on the interaction. It allows different scenarios to occur based on the type of button and other factors. For instance, it may make a sound, or change just by rolling the mouse over or clicking. The animation might change, the picture might change, or it could turn into something completely different. The design of a button affects its use depending on where the "hit" is and what the purpose of the button is. If a button is small but has a large hit area it could be deceiving where to roll and click or visa versa. A button could also be misleading as I attempted to do with my "Don't Click Me" button. The design isn't an animation or even an image so to speak, but it did have a design I hoped would lead people to interact in a very specific way.

I honestly don't know too much about buttons, digital or literal, so I'm not sure I can really comment on "great" ones. I do however have an appreciation for sarcastic buttons that one can see on backpacks and clothing. Ironic buttons are also enjoyable. If I want to discuss staying power I would probably comment on propaganda and those types of buttons for political reasons as they are the most common and are used by all countries / societies / governments. The wide appeal and what they try to accomplish is fairly fascinating. Everything from an "Obama / Biden" button from the last election to an anti-war or pro-communist button from the Vietnam War are used specifically to convey a message that is clear, concise, and important to the individual. The fact that these last and could be around enough to actually get people to think, or at least notice a point of view is very important.

20 Buttons

Here are my buttons. Enjoy!


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