Browsing by Subject "Visual communication"
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American Sign Language: an influence on graphic design problem-solving
(2008-05)In American Sign Language (ASL), variables of communication such as volume, tone, emotion, and emphasis are represented through the deliberate use of these variables which include: handshape, location of the sign in proximity ... -
Architecture and urban design as influences on the communication of place and experience in graphic design
(2009-05)Most architects and urban designers are challenged to design schemas and structures to create a particular experience and sense of place. It is through the manipulation and design of actual three-dimensional spaces that ... -
Audience feedback as an influence on graphic design problem solving
(2011)User-generated feedback is arguably the most efficient tool to evaluate a specific product or service. Even though it is widely used to evaluate and subsequently improve video game design, it is not commonly used for graphic ... -
Design for public service
(2001-05)This thesis is aimed to use graphic design to increase volunteerism and aid in the alleviation of homelessness in Rochester, N.Y. -
Environmental information design; the traveler's wayfinding experience
(2003-05-01)"This thesis is a demonstration project about environmental information design and wayfinding, focusing specifically on Toronto, Canada's subway system"--p.1 -
Graphic design & ubiquitous graphic user interfaces; The Third Wave of Computing
(2001-05)Graphic design is an integral component of user interface design. Ubiquitous computing is the a form of computing that is "everywhere all the time" through technology advances in hardware, software, and communication ... -
The Impact of graphic design on the target audience: Designing an effective social marketing campaign
(1999-05)The goal of this thesis is to determine how to best design visual communications within the context of a social marketing campaign in order to most effectively reach the target audience. This study uses the promotion of ... -
The Impact of variable data print on usability in design
(2007-06)In a world where people see, process and remember information differently, the question arises: Is technology being used in a manner that acknowledges and addresses user differences to the fullest extent? Currently, new ... -
Improving design for sequential instructions
(2010-05-17)Developing effective instructions for complex, sequential tasks is a challenging information design problem. The focus of this thesis is on the non-verbal, visual explanations. This thesis attempts to define a set of ... -
The influence of context on message-making and audience reception in graphic design
(2008-05)The reception of a graphic design solution is greatly affected by the environment in which it is viewed: the space around it, and how it is approached and accessed. Obviously, the designer cannot control the specific ... -
Interactions between physical and virtual space
(2007-05)Taking an in-depth look into how graphic design is used to successfully open doors to and encourage the journey through conceptual environments can provide an enhanced understanding of visual communication and visual ... -
Look, cook, learn: A Recipe for improved functionality in cooking design
(2011-05)Look, Cook, Learn: A Recipe for Improved Functionality In Cooking Design is a thesis which explores the relationship and differences between print media and digital media. Both are studied in respect to instructional cooking ... -
Medical information design: Empowering the patient
(2002-05)The goals of this project revolve aound the development of a cancer information source book that will provide an accessible resource for cancer patients upon or soon after diagnosis. -
Motive and responsibility as influences on graphic design outcomes
(2009-05)In the world of visual communication many message-making strategies are used to convey information to a defined audience. The ways in which these strategies are used can greatly impact the meaning and success of a graphic ... -
The potential for misleading visual communication on food packaging
(2009-05-21)Consumers today are becoming more health conscious in light of America's growing obesity epidemic. Because of this, food companies often selectively highlight the healthfulness of their products, while carefully de-emphasizing ...