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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 ... -
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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Designing for Change: Using Communication Design Methodologies to Raise Awareness About the Meat-Eating Ecosystem in America
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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 ... -
A Mobile Application Designed to Improve Clothing Choice for Visually Impaired Users: An Application of Human-Centered Design
(2018-05)One’s outward appearance becomes a dominating factor in a person’s representation in social situations such as job interviews, first dates, and social events. With all of the visual indicators that identify stylish and ...
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Influencing the Future: Communication Design of 19th-Century U.S. Magazines and its Impact on 21st-Century Innovations for American Lifestyles
(2020-05)The role of communication design as key to the diffusion and adoption of innovation has yet to be examined. The relationship between communication design and innovation is critical to developments in many diverse fields. ... -
Collaborative Critical Practice: Designing a Children's Picturebook with Resettled Refugees
(2020-05)People of color and other marginalized communities have long been underrepresented or misrepresented in children’s literature in the United States. Only 13% of children’s books published between 1994 and 2017 included ... -
Fighting Child Trafficking in Texas: Equipping Schools with Awareness Tools for Parents
(2020-05)Child trafficking continues to occur in the United States of America at an alarming rate, and the state of Texas is no exception. A study on trafficking in Texas revealed 79,000 youth were victims of sex trafficking in ... -
An Ideation Process for Building Brand Identity: The Graphic Atlas Ideation Nexus Applied to the Crab Cay, Exuma, Resort and Real Estate Development
(2009-08)Ideation strategies are essential tools utilized by the communication design discipline (COD), which depends on ideation strategies for creative problem solving.
The COD has historically used a variety of ...
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:Designing Humor — Employing Humor, Wit, and Play as a Strategy to Address Serious Issues
(2019-12)Throughout the history of communication and design, wit and humor have been effectively used to create meaningful messages that promote products and ideas. This thesis seeks to identify the benefits of humor, wit, and play, ...
