Browsing School of Design (CIAS)--ETDs by Title
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An Investigation into the design and effectiveness of interactive multimedia interfaces
(1994)"Human abilities should be amplified, not impeded, by using computers" -- Mark T. Maybury In an attempt to evaluate the effectiveness of various screen interfaces utilized in interactive multimedia, an interactive thesis ... -
An Investigation of facial rigging for animation
(2011-05-09)The project " An investigation of facial rigging for animation " explores possible rigging methods for developing a stylistic 3D head that is both expressive and mimics realistic movements with animation. This project ... -
iRead: An Application for enhanced reader navigation on e-reading tablet devices
(2011-05-20)As the digital world is becoming more and more a part of people's daily lives, the publishing industry has begun to evolve. The traditional print codex form of the book has been challenged by new technologies that have ... -
Jazz as inspiration
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Jazzberry's corporate identity
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Kethelavia: Promoting and branding an original cartoon using interactive website design
(2010-11-22)How to design and promote a cartoon brand are always interesting questions to contemporary cartoon industry. To the rising Chinese cartoon business, they need to find a suitable way for its continuous development. Through ... -
Lei Rimana "She stays"
(1996-09-17)My concept is to re-evaluate and advance personal communication aids, generally, but not entirely, in the form of greeting cards, to a new level of interest and signification. The goal is to eliminate the passive viewer, ... -
Let's cross platforms
(2001-10)Different platforms and browsers render text and images differently. Therefore, web designers should know how to deal with these types of media. Many web designers use the Macintosh, and the majority of the users are ... -
Let’s go viral ! Bye-bye graffiti vandalism : Using outdoor building projection to secure attention about scribbling habits on public properties
(2011-11-10)The synthesis of design with human behavior in everyday life is a designer's fate. Overall, designers have been seeking the most effective approaches to communicate with humans. As a designer, observing human behavior and ... -
Liberation: Design that liberates rather than handicaps us
(1989-07-10)In my studies to become an industrial designer I have placed the strongest emphasis on two specific concerns: the design of products that support safe human activity (ergonomics), and the design of products that are ... -
Little star's journey: A Motion graphics work about the value of life
(2012-06)Little Star's Journey is a short animated story expressing my personal explanation of the value of human life. Life is a process of learning through a mix of happiness and suffering. The essential value is to help one to ... -
Localized manufacturing and the future of products
(2008)This paper proposes a new approach to manufacturing products: one that is environmentally friendly, ethically sound and economically viable. Localized manufacturing, and more specifically, Retail Manufacturing (RM) is the ... -
Logo station: A Personal logo design application on multi-touch tablet devices
(2012-11-26)This decade has witnessed the rapid development of technology in the IT field. The importance of technology is undeniable. The increase of digital products in both quality and quantity is inevitable. As a result, numerous ... -
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 ... -
L’Dor VaDor: Remembering the Cleveland Jewish immigration experience
(2007-12)Jewish people heavily contributed to the growth and development of the city of Cleveland. Their impact extended from creating major businesses to influence in education and culture. Jewish immigration, an integral piece ...