Material Illumination, 2022 Rhode Island School of Design
Material Illumination, Lauren Mikaela Glenn
Masters Theses
Design exists as a field within the domain of material, accompanied by art, engineering, and craft. Working in material allows the designer to develop material fluency, a language that is composed of matter in space. Material can be used to communicate - it can also be used to think. By engaging the body and its senses in the act of making one can connect the space around the body to the space of the mind, allowing ideas to exist in objects and thinking to happen through interaction with material. Through the documentation of a process of making in wood, glass, …
Extended Reality Interface, 2022 Rhode Island School of Design
Extended Reality Interface, Neil Nelson
Masters Theses
My thesis project at Rhode Island School of Design looks at how we interact with technology, specifically augmented and virtual reality. I explore these ideas through the development of novel hardware. I am interested in human centered design and specialize in ideation and rapid prototyping.
Disoriented: Navigating The Nuances Of Communication, 2022 Rhode Island School of Design
Disoriented: Navigating The Nuances Of Communication, Ann Dinh
Masters Theses
What happens when you lose your language?
With this loss comes emotional and cultural implications, moments of incompleteness, along with a power struggle. Within immigrant communities especially, there are issues of communication and comprehension between generations. U.S.-born children of immigrants must deal with both a generational and cultural gap, gaps exacerbated by both distance and time. All of this is compounded by the challenges of assimilating to Western culture. In confronting the loss of language, this thesis aims to develop new informal methods of communication, ones less reliant on established language structures, ones that can help interact with future generations.
Sobremesa, 2022 Rhode Island School of Design
Sobremesa, Charlie Herbozo-Vidal
Masters Theses
In order to understand the social and political issues faced by the Peruvian community in the present day, it is necessary to get acquainted with one of the most significant moments of its history: The “colonial Knot” – The systems put in place after the arrival of European colonizers to the American continent. By crafting a communal experience centered around the mealspace, a key element in Peruvian Identity, I hope to bring awareness to the social tensions, violent structures and remnants of colonial rule that persist to this day. In developing an uncomfortable experience, I am researching whether exposure to …
Memories Unboxed: Connecting People With Stories Of Our Possessions, 2022 Rhode Island School of Design
Memories Unboxed: Connecting People With Stories Of Our Possessions, Megan Tzu-Hsien Chao
Masters Theses
We constantly fall into a cycle of consumption that involves acquiring, retaining, and relinquishing items, whether we need them or not. Even though we are influenced by popular media to declutter more as we acquire new things, the root of the problem will still exist if we continue to neglect the reasons why we own things in the first place and why we hold onto them.
Why is it less stressful to make a list of possessions we enjoy having than to make a list of things we need to throw away?
This thesis hopes to relieve people of making …
Design/ Rebranding Of Andies Cafe To Go Packaging, 2022 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Design/ Rebranding Of Andies Cafe To Go Packaging, Ryan Oscar Kastella
Graphic Communication
The following pages goes over the creation of To go packaging for a restaurant called Andie’s Cafe that sorely lacked it. The To go packaging that was created for this was Menus, Tamper Seal Stickers, Bags, and a Burger Wrapper. The goal in creating these is to increase there brand awareness and improve there current packaging branding.
E-Commerce Brand Design And Website Prototyping, 2022 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
E-Commerce Brand Design And Website Prototyping, Ashley J. Tuliau
Graphic Communication
MJ Swim is an e-commerce brand and website concept with a focus on customizable products and individualized sizing. Most online swimwear companies follow a fast-fashion business model which prioritizes mass production and offers affordable prices. However, aside from the many environmental consequences of this, fast fashion leaves large disparities in clothing quality, sizing accuracy, and product uniqueness. My primary goal was to create a dynamic website that would be flexible across a variety of devices and allow for optimal product customization. My secondary goal was to create a strong and inclusive brand identity that would thrive in a solely online …
Conceptual Chair Designs: Study Of Materials & Craftsmanship, 2022 Union College - Schenectady, NY
Conceptual Chair Designs: Study Of Materials & Craftsmanship, Aram Festekjian
Honors Theses
This thesis is a study of different chair concepts made with various techniques and
methods. Usually, when taking a seat, people do not take a moment to appreciate the architecture and design thinking incorporated into a chair. The objective of my project is to have the viewer take a moment to appreciate and feel a particular way before taking a seat. I am inspired by many different architects and designers who have created chairs within their artistic careers. The thesis work includes four different conceptual chair sculptures made from steel, plywood, expanding foam, bullet liner, and bungee. When bringing my …
Developing A Prototype Of A Playfulness Toolkit, 2022 State University of New York College at Buffalo - Buffalo State College
Developing A Prototype Of A Playfulness Toolkit, Hanneke Hovels
Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects
Playfulness is the ability to reframe situations, seeing new possibilities. A playful mind-set increases our mental flexibility, resilience, empathy, and our overall well-being. Unfortunately, growing up most of us lose part of our playfulness. How can we facilitate adults to live a (more) playful life? To ignite playfulness in adults’ lives, we first have to raise awareness for the benefits of playfulness, and then help people to develop a playful mind-set and integrate playfulness into their lives. In this project I combine my knowledge of creativity and playfulness with my experience in service and behavior design. I developed a prototype …
Fathom In Color: Expansion Of Reproduceable Color In Interference Pattern-Based Printed Motion And Depth Effects, 2022 Clemson University
Fathom In Color: Expansion Of Reproduceable Color In Interference Pattern-Based Printed Motion And Depth Effects, Dovie Jeffcoat
All Theses
Value-added printed embellishments are increasingly sought after as brands compete for consumer attention. Fathom Optics’ method for printing motion and depth effects provides a cost-efficient, reduced waste embellishment option. One of Fathom’s current limitations is producing effects with vibrant color. The current standard practice for producing color Fathom Effects tends to darken and desaturate the final embellishment’s color. This study endeavors to determine how an ink color's components (hue, value and chroma) may determine a Fathom Effect’s contrast or intensity. To achieve this, fifteen color inks were selected to flexographically print the effect patterns. Samples were taken from each color …
Apparel Students' Perception Of Denim Quality In Relation To Price And Brand, 2022 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Apparel Students' Perception Of Denim Quality In Relation To Price And Brand, Karli Haws
Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Undergraduate Honors Theses
The purpose of this study is to evaluate apparel students’ perception of quality in denim jeans based on the influences of price and brand. The following research objectives were developed:
1. To determine if apparel students’ perceptions of garment quality are affected by price and brand.
2. To determine how apparel students perceive quality in a garment.
3. To determine if price and brand are indicators of quality to apparel students.
Toys Are For Adults, 2022 Jacksonville State University
Toys Are For Adults, John Wippler
Theses
This paper explores the concept of toys, what they are and for whom they are made. The paper also provides a brief history of designer toys and pop culture, and how pop culture helped fuel the designer toy industry. The psychology of collecting is also referenced, and a direct correlation is made between the act of collecting toys and toy popularity.
The book I wrote is also mentioned and is a vital part of the purpose for the thesis. The book is an introductory guide to resin toymaking and is integral to the expansion of the designer toy community.
“Any Lady Can Now Learn To Cut Perfect Fitting Dresses”: The Role Of Pattern Drafting Systems In The Production Of Women’S Dress, 1880–1900, 2022 University of Nebraska-Lincoln
“Any Lady Can Now Learn To Cut Perfect Fitting Dresses”: The Role Of Pattern Drafting Systems In The Production Of Women’S Dress, 1880–1900, Alyssa Smith
Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Fashion Design: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
This research conveys findings from my MA thesis research focused on pattern drafting systems for women’s garments developed between 1880 and 1900. The study builds on the seminal work of Claudia Kidwell, who divided these systems into three categories: proportional, hybrid, and direct measure. To date, the study of this textile technology and how it positioned women and sewing in both domestic and professional spheres has received little scholarly attention, but pattern drafting technology transformed the possibilities for pattern creation and proportionate measurements, especially for home sewers. It also aided in the paper pattern and ready-made clothing industries. This research, …
Goodreads Redesign, 2022 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Goodreads Redesign, Brooke Mylander
Graphic Communication
The following project is a redesign of Goodreads.com. The current user interface of Goodreads’ website is outdated and not user-friendly. This project addressed many problems current users complained about the site and made new designs for each major frame of the site with new, fixed features.
Sneak Peek: Sneaker App Design, 2022 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Sneak Peek: Sneaker App Design, Adam Birder
Graphic Communication
Sneak Peek is a fictional mobile application I created for this senior project. It is an informational and social app that allows users to browse sneakers and read sneaker news, as well as interact with other users and the content within the app. The goal of this project is to create a fully designed high-fidelity prototype showing the complete user journey throughout the platform.
Fiore Jewelry: Branding And Packaging Design, 2022 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Fiore Jewelry: Branding And Packaging Design, Trevor A. Mcgall
Graphic Communication
My senior project incorporates my interests in the packaging field with structural and graphic design challenges, as well as materials consideration. I have designed the primary packaging for a hypothetical online jewelry brand. I have also created the logo, color scheme, and corresponding packaging graphics for this made up brand.
Toast Pastry Studio: Bakery Brand And Pastry Packaging Concept, 2022 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Toast Pastry Studio: Bakery Brand And Pastry Packaging Concept, Christina Ann Tan Ventura
Graphic Communication
TOAST PASTRY STUDIO is a fictitious bakery branding concept made to host an innovative pastry packaging system. The aim of the conceptualized package is to offer additional functionality to bakery consumers by implementing a perforated knife unit directly into the box. The overall idea of the project stems from a long-term appreciation toward bakery culture/aesthetic as well as clever packaging design.
Luminature: 3d Printed Light And Packaging Concept, 2022 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Luminature: 3d Printed Light And Packaging Concept, Mallory Browne
Graphic Communication
This project will be an exploration into product design and the opportunities presented with 3D printing. I will be explaining how learning how to design in 3D compliments 2D illustrations. I will touch on the many new forms of more sustainable 3D printing that are emerging and how this is a great opportunity for those who love design as well as environmentally conscious consumers.
The personal objective of my project is to gain experience making branding and packaging while learning about 3D printing and 3D design. I hope to inform and inspire my audience with the use of this relatively …
Mytrials: Clinical Trial Application Concept, 2022 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Mytrials: Clinical Trial Application Concept, Katie Hollister
Graphic Communication
A clinical trial’s success is dependent upon whether a patient attends their highly-structured clinical trial visit schedule, which may include both in-person clinic visits and virtual check-in visits. MyTrials is a clinical trial journey app prototype that enables patients to schedule, reschedule, and attend join their in-person or virtual clinic visits. This product seeks to reduce the burden that scheduling places on the patient, and provides trial-provided resources and a daily and weekly timeline to help patients navigate their clinical trial journey.
Jeffsolves With Student Innovation, 2022 Thomas Jefferson University
Jeffsolves With Student Innovation
Thomas Jefferson University Research Magazine
The JeffSolves MedTech program teams industrial design and medical students to develop innovative solutions to specific healthcare problems. Having chosen particular, concrete challenges faced by medical patients, student teams collaborate to conduct in-depth user research and problem identification, develop potentially marketable solutions and create prototype products. “The solutions these teams create are consistently remarkable and effective,” says Bon Ku, MD, assistant dean for health and design at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.