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Through digital environments, graphic designers mediate perceptions and create conduits to meaning. This leads to designs that collectively represent and guide social participation. However, when considering the individuality of human experience, objective reality is rarely considered. Phenomenology affords a critical theoretical framework for current design practices. Read the rest of this entry »

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Creating a well-rounded graphical design to represent a client or artistic vision requires a structured design methodology. My design method involves a process of repetition that focuses on achieving the desired objectives. Each step may occur once, or undergo multiple repetitions until deemed acceptable. The results of the first phase are the foundation for the beginning of the next phase, and so on. Read the rest of this entry »

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Bootcamp Bootlet from Stanford’s d.school offers a unique and approachable means to understanding design thinking.[1] The design-thinking method on interviewing for empathy gave solid insight into the qualitative research process. Interviews are meant to find underlying concepts or perceptions that are not readily apparent. In my research into technology-assisted collaboration in education, this might answer questions regarding best practices in team dynamics, communication issues, or diverse learning styles. Read the rest of this entry »

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