Evolution of White Space and Borders in Web Design: Participant Information page

You are being invited to take part in a research study as part of a student project. Before you decide it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take time to read the following information carefully and discuss it with others if you wish. Please ask if there is anything that is not clear or if you would like more information. Take time to decide whether or not you wish to take part. Thank you for reading this.

Who will conduct the research?

Dima AlTahir

Title of the Research

Evolution of White Space and Borders in Web Design

What is the aim of the research?

The main purpose of this research is to understand how borderless design became dominant in modern UIs.

Why have I been chosen?

Your participation is voluntary. You are, however, encouraged to participate as the research aims to cover a wide range of demographics.

What would I be asked to do if I took part?

If you take part in this research, you will be asked to observe two static sites and answer a survey about them.

How will the data be collected?

The data will be collected through Google Forms and will be subject to Google Forms' privacy policy.

How is confidentiality maintained?

Participant will not be asked to provide sensitive information for the research project. All results will be annonymised in the report so that no names will be used.

What happens if I do not want to take part or if I change my mind?

It is up to you to decide whether or not to take part. If you do decide to take part you will be given this page serves as a consent form. If you decide to take part you are still free to withdraw at any time without giving a reason and without detriment to yourself.

What is the duration of the research?

That depends on how long it takes you to complete the survey.

Will the outcomes of the research be published?

The finding of this research will be used in an academic report.

Contact for further information Dima AlTahir at: daaaltahir@uclan.ac.uk