Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thesis Topic
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thesis Topic!
There seems to be a division in type designs that are prevalent today: those that are designed for readability, clarity, neutrality and timelessness – and those that are designed for a single purpose, that do not show such timelessness in their letterform design due to their expressiveness and lack of neutrality. My interests in typography are currently centered around this issue. It asks defining questions of traditional views on typography. What makes a successful font? How do you define an effectively designed letterform? Should typography itself, be expressive? Should everything in a design be considered, and connected even down to the typography itself?
Thesis Statement
I intend to show that letterform designs that are built to express the design they are to be used in; communicate, and connect with the viewer more effectively than choosing neutral letterforms for the design.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Thesis Topic
Observations
Often times communication can be static and uninteresting. Whether it be information about an exhibit or as simple as a calendar of events in a lobby, there is the opportunity to design it in a more compelling and captivating way. I’ve seen this done with motion, interactivity, and/or sound.
Thesis
I intend to prove that enhancing a communication experience with a dynamic element such as motion, interactivity, or sound can improve its ability to convey its message more effectively.
I encourage everyone else to post their topic, possibly even their proposal as well.
Sweet Geometric Alphabet
Monday, January 26, 2009
collective thesis ideas & interaction design
I think if we posted a list of everyone's subject, it could be very helpful. I only know of 3 or 4 people's subjects, so I am curious to what others are doing.
Here is a book about the display of information, to those to two too it conerns:
Envisioning-Information
Here is a book about the Interaction of Design, beyond the human-computer interaction. It could be neats. Check here: Interaction-Design-Beyond-Human-Computer
Here are couple more book concerning interactiviting with design:
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Evolving My Thesis
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Lack of Signage
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Ah ha!
Monday, January 12, 2009
pattern & texture
Reading All About Signs
A few things I've found helpful
Sunday, January 11, 2009
A little Experimental Motion gem.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
motion & packaging design
Motion Links
http://www.imaginaryforces.com/
http://mmbase.submarinechannel.com/titlesequences/
http://www.kurtzandfriends.com/index.html
http://www.pactitle.com/
http://www.susan-bradley.com/
http://www.designfilms.org/
http://www.37signals.com/svn/posts/917-title-sequences-from-saul-bass-the-master-of-film-title-design
http://notcoming.com/saulbass/index2.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UU132IUU_o&feature=related
http://prologue.com/#
Friday, January 9, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Welcome Note
- Please keep posts relevant to thesis related items. This isn't the place for personal blogging.
- Please be respectful of each other. This includes posts and comments, there is no need to attack anyone.
- Have fun!