Browsing School of Design (CIAS)--ETDs by Author "Beardslee, Deborah"
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American Sign Language: an influence on graphic design problem-solving
Ucci, Allison (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 ... -
An Analysis of visual propaganda in Northern Ireland
Anderson, Jessica (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 ... -
The Anatomy of information design
Kim, Young-Kook (1997-05-22) -
Architecture and urban design as influences on the communication of place and experience in graphic design
Reese, Candice (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 ... -
A Critical analysis of theatre posters
Wu, Pei-ying (1997-05-20) -
Cross-Cultural visual communication
Tsao, Chia-Wen (1999-05)Explores how visual elements, such as ancient symbols and characters, have been used in visual communication across both Chinese and Western cultures. Analyzes existing cross-cultural packaging design examples. Compares ... -
Cross-disciplinary use of methaphor
Arbegast, Jeff (1993-03-19)The initial thesis proposal was grand in scope. I wanted to create a methodology, a process that could assist R.I.T students in approaching problems with a metaphorical mindset. The metaphorical mind would be a mind ... -
Design planner: An Interactive guide for design planning
Prochaska, Roy J. (1992-05-07) -
Design process and digital technology: A Perspective for education
Wieters, Susan (1996-05-22) -
Design theory and methodology
Tedeschi, Carla (1992-05-15) -
Designing for content: women pioneers in design: a new learning resource for students of graphic design history
Sherin, Aaris (2003-05-15)N/A -
Designing for situations of elevated stress
Kim, Minsoo (2008-03)This graduate thesis project examined the importance of information design in the context of problems where stressful situations can compromise the function of design solutions to communicate messages clearly and effectively. -
Environmental graphic design program for the 220th anniversary of Rochester, New York
Brahmacupta, Nataya (2003-05-23) -
Environmental information design; the traveler's wayfinding experience
Beauchamp, Lyndsay (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 -
Evaluating information design: An Online study guide designed for a new distance learning course
Commanday, Clifford (1997-05-14)This thesis focuses on the creation of an online module for a new course offered by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), titled Twentieth Century Information Design. As an information design product, the ... -
Experiential design
Sisson, Laurel (1993-05-21) -
The Film title sequence as an influence on the design of print promotion
Khullar, Rajat (2008-03-01)Graphic design solutions for promotional purposes pose a special challenge for designers who must not only make certain that the design is conceptually strong and engaging in itself, but also that it is successful ...