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Ubiquitous Design: A Study of Popular Fonts and Typographic Understanding
(2020-08)Ubiquitous typefaces, such as Helvetica and Times New Roman, were designed in the age of metal type and, despite their age, are still ingrained into modern software—allowing these typefaces to continue to reach a wide ... -
Exploring Emotional Identification and Regulation in Communication Design Through Autoethnography
(2022-05)This research intends to study emotional regulation skills and how visual expression can be an instrument in communicating beyond words. It explores the reasoning behind different abilities in regulating emotions such as ... -
Queer Assembly: Creating a Digital Platform for LGBTQIA+ Stories and Evaluating Impact on Self-esteem
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Reducing stress and improving workflow for independent pharmacy employees: An application of design thinking methodologies and transformation design
(2019-12)We live in a world where working full time or even part time is necessary to survive. Every job position comes with its own challenges: Some more serious than the others. Facing challenges in the workplace creates a lot ...
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Being an Ally: Communication Design's Role in Improving the Health Information Seeking Experience in People with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
(2021-12)Eighteen percent of reproductive-aged people assigned female at birth have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). It is very likely that most people have or will have a relationship with someone that has PCOS. It is a ...
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Innovation is the New Black Box: A Critical Review of Human-centered Design
(2021-08)Human-centered design (HCD) is believed to be the pinnacle of design thinking and now is so well accepted amongst professional designers that it often escapes criticism. By using empathy as the first and often most important ... -
Redesigning Grief: Digital Design's Impact on Grieving Online and Its Responsibility to Improve the Experience
(2021-08)Grief, while one of the most universal human experiences, can lead to long-lasting mental health issues for some if the loss was sudden or violent. Even in so-called “normal” grief, an individual will experience a huge ... -
Comparing Dyslexia In English And Mandarin Chinese, And Applying Communication Design Methods To Improve The Condition
(2021-05)This thesis is to research dyslexia in different language systems, English and Mandarin Chinese. Through observation of the two languages, this research compares dyslexia in order to better understand it under different ... -
Designing for Change: Using Communication Design Methodologies to Raise Awareness About the Meat-Eating Ecosystem in America
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Bridging digital UX design methodics and non-digital user needs for a better urban fishing experience
(2021-05)This study investigates the impact of digital design methodics on non-digital fishing experience user problems in an urban public park. Data on angler needs and urban park features were collected with primary research ...
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Accountability in Communication Design: Advocacy, Community, and the Immigration Debate
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A Comparison of Government-Sponsored Integration of Design and Society in the United States and the Netherlands
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Seeking clarity: Environmental graphic solutions for children struggling with mental illness
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A Tactical Guide For Transitioning To User Experience Design
(2018-12)It has been ten years since we have lived in a world that has not included social media, smart phones, and mobile applications. Over the last decade, User Experience design has been infused into these digital products ...
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Mujeres Mexicanas del Diseño Gráfico: Showcasing the Current Women Creative Directors of Graphic Design in Mexico City
(2020-12)Designer and researcher Flor Alexandra Barajas followed the model of The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) for the development of this research-based thesis. The AIGA Women’s ...
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BoxLab: A Comparison of Brand Experiences for STEM Toys and Their Influence on Gender
(2020-12)Strides have been made to make STEM inclusive, however the gender gap is still significant. The added attention given to STEM-related fields has not only increased consumer awareness, but also assisted in the growth of ...
