Meeting minutes, announcements and publications from RIT Colleges: Recent submissions
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The Twelve animals: An Interactive guide to the Chinese zodiac signs
(2011-05)The Chinese Zodiac signs are determined by the lunar year in which you were born. The Chinese believe the animal ruling one's birth year has a profound influence on personality, and destiny. Unlike Western astrology, which ... -
Simplifying complex information structures: The Application of archiving and mapping strategies in the design of prescription drug labeling
(2010-04)Information Design involves finding meaningful solutions to raw and complex data that is difficult to understand. Archiving and Mapping are approached as means of information design during the course of this thesis study. The ... -
The Virtual class on the internet
(2000-03-01)Distance learning is not a new subject, but it recently has come in vogue again. With the advent of new educational and training technologies and the need to meet the needs of learners in a fast-paced world, distance ... -
A Sense of place: Branding the Richardson Olmsted complex through architectural motif
(2011-05-19)(keywords: Henry Hobson Richardson, Frederick Law Olmsted, Thomas Kirkbride, Romanesque architecture, Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane, 19th century English design reformers, Richardsonian Romanesque, motif, psychology ... -
An Analysis of visual propaganda in Northern Ireland
(2000-05-10)This thesis investigates the role of graphic design in the dissemination of visual political propaganda in Northern Ireland, particularly during the Northern Ireland conflict. A history of the conflict is presented, and ... -
A Graphic design primer resources for educators
(2000-05)This thesis examines current methods and trends in graphic design education. It focuses on the improvement of graphic design education by helping educators better understand the graphic design discipline, describing important ... -
Concepts of science fiction in graphic design: Concepts of science fiction applied to graphic design problem solving
(2000-05-20)This thesis examines how the futuristic ideas in science fiction literature can be applied to graphic design. The paradigm that creates the connection between mind and emotion in science fiction, such as recurring images, ... -
New amusement rides: Platforms for parents and children to share fun
(2011-09)Since Bakken, the world's first amusement park, opened in 1583 at Klampenborg, Denmark, amusement parks have become a fun place for people to spend quality time with family. Early versions of American amusement parks in ... -
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 ... -
The Process of wayfinding
(2000-05)The author defines wayfinding as the act of finding one's way to a destination: spatial problem-solving comprised of three interdependent processes: decision-making, decision-executing, and information processing. The goal ... -
The Relationship of monumental architecture, nature and humankind
(2000-03-29)The purpose of the thesis is to create works inspired by the relationship between monumental architecture, nature, and humankind. -
Vernacular letterforms: An Expression of cultural and social values
(2000-05)This thesis investigates similar problem-solving processes used in the fields of graphic design and engineering, revealing an underlying relationship between the two disciplines. It shows the principles these two disciplines ...