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Designing An Effective User Interface For A Mobile Application, Cynthia N. Kim
Designing An Effective User Interface For A Mobile Application, Cynthia N. Kim
Graphic Communication
The purpose of this study was to determine the best user interface design practices for an iOS mobile application created for Pre-R, a local start-up company that offers physician house calls and telemedicine services throughout San Luis Obispo. The study included initial background research on best user interface design practices, mapping out and implementing the entire process of designing for mobile applications, conducting usability tests on potential users, and making changes according to the test results. Usability tests allowed for a greater understanding of the effectiveness of Pre-R’s mobile interface design prototype. Results from the usability tests have indicated a …
Printed Books Versus Digital Books, Mikayla Nicole Byars
Printed Books Versus Digital Books, Mikayla Nicole Byars
Graphic Communication
The purpose of this study was to determine whether college aged students prefer to read from printed books or e-books when reading for pleasure and for school. Many factors go into the decision of which platform readers choose to read from such as cost, portability, durability, reading conditions, and lifetime. It is valuable to determine what drives consumers to be making these choices.
Graduation Announcements & Save The Date Cards For Asia Croson Photography, Olivia Goree
Graduation Announcements & Save The Date Cards For Asia Croson Photography, Olivia Goree
Graphic Communication
The purpose of this study was to create graduation announcements cards to serve as a value added service for Asia Croson Photography. Research was conducted on the recent growth of photography, the difficulty of starting a photography business, and Asia’s competitors in the area. The current trends in graduation announcements among college females was also researched before designs were made. Once designs were brainstormed and executed, approval was received from Asia Croson and files were sent to her to personalize for her clients. Clients were also sent surveys asking them what card designs they were interested in purchasing and why …
Practices In Designing A Scholarly Journal And Its Style Guide, Monique Martinez
Practices In Designing A Scholarly Journal And Its Style Guide, Monique Martinez
Graphic Communication
The purpose of this project was to create a method for designing a scholarly journal by managing all design and print aspects of a Volume II, student produced, journal. The journal, Paideia, included student research papers and alumni successes in the workplace from California Polytechnic State University’s Political Science Department. Responsibilities included inserting text and photos from the Political Science committee, and making a cohesive layout and design with all elements given. Since a new volume of the journal will be assembled each year, a style guide was also produced alongside the journal, for future students to refer to when …