Browsing School of Design (CIAS)--ETDs by Author "Schweppe, Marla"

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    • Audience feedback as an influence on graphic design problem solving 

      Petrides, Christopher (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 ...

    • Breeding Bettas: an interactive study to the breeding and caring of Siamese fighting fish 

      Alquraini, Ali (2008-11)
      Siamese fighting fish also known as “Betta fish” is one of the most well known fresh water fish around the world. Their beautiful colors and long finnage is one of the reasons in which most people are familiar with these ...

    • Character design and marketing – Designer toys 

      Chen, Yen-Fu (2007-10-01)
      Designing a series of my characters and one story for those characters is the first step in this project. Those characters will be presented on my design products from 2D to 3D and from t-shirt to cell phone downloads. ...

    • Christianity in Egypt 

      Isaak, Nevine (2013-05-01)
      Christianity in Egypt is an interactive kiosk application focusing on Christian Holy Places since the Journey of the Holy Family into Egypt to the Present Day. It covers four main topics: * Places visited by the Holy ...

    • Create your own car: a motion graphic demo of a new game 

      Peng, Peng (2012-02-01)
      The project Create Your Own Car explores a realistic style of motion graphics through the car- assembling process using both 2D and 3D visual effects to popularize a new racing game to attract more people. The motion ...

    • Creating animation for a video game opening - The War of water 

      Wu, Yen-Chin (2011-11)
      The project creates 3D animation for a video game opening. The main idea of this animation is to ask people to save the water. The designer created the characters, the story, and the animation. The main stage is set in ...

    • The Electronic medical record: Designing with the patient in mind 

      Costino, Alyssa (2013-05-02)
      The transition from paper charts to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is intended to create a more efficient health care industry. The use of EMRs eliminates paper waste and allows doctors and other medical staff to communicate ...

    • Finding Yosemite: a reflection on conservation 

      Witkowski, Jennifer (2007-11-01)
      Yosemite National Park has always been a National treasure of natural beauty, making it a popular tourist attraction by providing protection for unique geological formations, wildlife, and land of historic value. The parks ...

    • Form perception: An Interactive guide to the Gestalt principles 

      Alawadhi, Hend (2010-11)
      The term Gestalt literally means "form" in German. In the early 20th century, the Gestalt Principles of Perception were developed by German psychologists from the Berlin School. These principles describe the different ...

    • GardenScapes: a harmonious approach to 3D art 

      Tate, Charmie (2007-09)

    • Girls living healthy 

      Hewson, Gabrielle (2012-05-16)
      My Master of Fine Arts Thesis Project, entitled Girls Living Healthy, is an educational web site for girls ages 8 to 108. It is designed to inform and teach them how to make healthier nutrition and, subsequently, lifestyle ...

    • An Interactive kiosk on amphibian limb deformities 

      Tolpa, Tami (1998-11-25)

    • An Investigation of facial rigging for animation 

      Clarke, Patrick (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 ...

    • Let’s go viral ! Bye-bye graffiti vandalism : Using outdoor building projection to secure attention about scribbling habits on public properties 

      Song, Jae Yeon (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 ...

    • L’Dor VaDor: Remembering the Cleveland Jewish immigration experience 

      Feldman, Roxanne (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 ...

    • Motion graphics documentary video of Deaf artists of the 21st century 

      Smith, Heather L. (2008-11)
      Deaf art reflects a unique culture where Deaf people express their life experiences, which are different from those of hearing people. Deaf art also shows the joy and community among Deaf people with their shared ...

    • New face, old myth 

      Hsien, Ping-chun (2012-01-30)
      We live in a digital age where information on foreign cultures is no longer hard to come by. Designers can easily access any foreign religious symbols and mythical stories by simply searching the internet and then interpret ...

    • Pattern changing clothing 

      Kwon, Yong (2013-04-17)
      People's styles and characters are changed by their environment and their relationship throughout their lifetime. However, the garment that we wear has just one look without accessories because once we wear clothing its ...

    • Recreating East Asia creatures that exist in mythology as RPG fantasy characters 

      Kim, Woosang (2013-05-01)
      Today, MMORPG Games (massively multiplayer online role-playing games) are one of the most popular games in the PC online game genre because users can enjoy the game with other players. They can also choose their own ...

    • Remembering Polish Town: A History of Polish Americans in Rochester 

      Bulmahn, James (2006-08-24)
      Remembering Polish Town: A History of Polish Americans in Rochester Remembering Polish Town is an interactive multimedia presentation that explores the colorful history and culture of Rochester's Polish community. Based ...