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Evulation Of The Usability Of The Libraries Page With Bgsu Students, Rebecca Lord
Evulation Of The Usability Of The Libraries Page With Bgsu Students, Rebecca Lord
Honors Projects
This research project explores the usability and usefulness of the “Libraries” webpage located within students’ MyBGSU account through usability testing. Usability testing is a method in which participants are asked to complete tasks within a platform (e.g. webpage, mobile app, etc.) that mimic a typical user in order to understanding their behavior, challenges, and thoughts about it. Ten Bowling Green State University (BGSU) students of various majors and years were randomly selected and asked nine questions about their opinions regarding the “Libraries” page, such as what they like and don’t like, and what they find useful, as well as things …
Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Through Body Adornment, Linore Huss
Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Through Body Adornment, Linore Huss
Honors Projects
I conducted a series of interviews with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder survivors or their family members and completed an interactive body of work in body adornment and jewelry that reflects their stories. Last year I decided to focus on the people behind the trauma rather than the trauma itself, which I feel connects the survivor and the viewer more deeply than presenting a general image. Each piece draws from a survivor's personal story, the titles pulling from interview quotes, and the interaction with the viewer representative of each personal struggle.