Abstract
A usability centered design approach is important for content development of virtual environments in real-world applications. The paper focuses on the specific usability requirement of interaction guidance and how it can be provided by means of interactive illustration techniques.A framework is discussed in which existing design techniques and tools can be reviewed against the requirements of virtual environments, so that appropriate methods can be selected and adapted. The framework is demonstrated for an interactive illustration example. Based on the specific requirements a design process is derived and appropriate techniques from multimedia and GUI-design are identified which are then applied to the illustration example