Data Visualization Research: How It Informs Design and Visual Thinking

Joshua Korenblat Assistant Professor, Graphic Design SUNY New Paltz Design research aligns with the process of researching a data visualization project. Data visualization maps numbers to visual variables; many design projects, meanwhile, have concerns other than numbers and statistics. Yet the research process that contributes to a sound data visualization can offer valuable insights into … Continue reading “Data Visualization Research: How It Informs Design and Visual Thinking”

Hearing What Isn’t Said: Visualizing Non-Verbal Responses In Data Analysis

Sanda Katila Associate Professor School of Visual Communication Design Kent State University Evidence suggests that people ages 60 and over take at least five different medications daily for distinct health issues, and that subsequent drug interactions create significant health problems. Secondary research shows that few patients can define the phrase, “drug interaction”. Despite this, little … Continue reading “Hearing What Isn’t Said: Visualizing Non-Verbal Responses In Data Analysis”

Design Crew Course: Human Context and Service Learning in Visual Communication

Mark DeYoung Professor Kalamazoo Valley CC In Rick Poynor’s book on Jan Van toorn, the author lays out the designer’s philosophy for a more inclusive dialogic approach to design. Rather than authoritarian monologue, this re-envisioning of design respects the viewer, encourages collaboration and is dialogic, in pursuit of what German author Hans Magnus Enzensberger would … Continue reading “Design Crew Course: Human Context and Service Learning in Visual Communication”

From Design as Artifact to Design as Process: Applying an Open Model to Community Engagement in Social Design

Cat Normoyle Assistant Professor Memphis College of Art In recent years, we have seen a significant shift in the field of design, from design as an artifact to design as a process. This shift challenges the designer to think strategically about the entire process, examining the design artifact as a single component within a much … Continue reading “From Design as Artifact to Design as Process: Applying an Open Model to Community Engagement in Social Design”

Not Just Playing Around: Game Design In The Interaction Design Classroom

Liese Zahabi Assistant Professor of Graphic/Interaction Design University of Maryland, College Park The act of play is key in the art and science of Interaction Design. A sense of fun, wonder, and the unexpected help shape the games we interact with on our computers and phones, but also the interfaces we wouldn’t associate with games: … Continue reading “Not Just Playing Around: Game Design In The Interaction Design Classroom”

Grafik Intervention: Sparking Urban Revitalization Efforts Through Graphic Design

Brit Rowe Associate Professor of Art & Design Department of Art & Design Ohio Northern University How can graphic designers use their skills and knowledge to draw attention to—and invoke a solution to—the problem of urban decay? How can they take responsibility and help rehabilitate those wounded environments? Buildings that sit vacant for one or … Continue reading “Grafik Intervention: Sparking Urban Revitalization Efforts Through Graphic Design”

Addressing Racial Disparity in Design Education

Audra Buck-Coleman Associate Professor Graphic Design Program Director University of Maryland College Park How do you engage undergraduates in complex, conflict-ridden issues such as social injustice, racism and police brutality? How can these students co-design meaningful objects and messages around such topics that resonate with its stakeholders and community members? Finally, how can you know … Continue reading “Addressing Racial Disparity in Design Education”