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The Mythical Nexus: Illuminating The Rich Tapestry Of Global Folklore, Trishala Parmar
The Mythical Nexus: Illuminating The Rich Tapestry Of Global Folklore, Trishala Parmar
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There is a lack of accessibility and exposure to global folklore for a wider audience. Despite the richness and diversity of folktales worldwide, many people may not have access to them due to limited resources, language barriers, cultural isolation, and a lack of exposure. I saw a need to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage through stories and make it fun. I created an interactive website called The Mythical Nexus which allows an audience to interact with different stories and cultures through a series of rotating cubes. This website connects stories and folklore from around the globe through the power of …
Bridging Blobs: The Transformative Communication System, Philip Pham
Bridging Blobs: The Transformative Communication System, Philip Pham
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In an increasingly interconnected world, language diversity can pose significant barriers to communication and understanding. "Bridging Blobs: The Transformative Communication System" introduces an innovative solution towards overcome these challenges. This thesis presents an immersive and interactive technology experience designed to seamlessly translate both spoken and sign languages and foster clear communication by visually demonstrating relationships between individuals using English and/or American Sign Language. The system integrates into various social and physical spaces, from bars to museums, creating dynamic displays that celebrate the richness of human language and culture. Interactive screens showcase animated sequences, representing inclusivity and collaboration. Powered by cutting-edge …
Pawlingo: Bridging Virtual And Real-World Language Learning Through Mixed Reality, Xueer Wang
Pawlingo: Bridging Virtual And Real-World Language Learning Through Mixed Reality, Xueer Wang
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PawLingo harnesses the power of mixed reality (MR) technology to enable users to learn new languages anytime, anywhere. By enhancing the interactivity and immersion of language learning, PawLingo revolutionizes how users engage with new languages. The platform features virtual non-player characters (NPCs), such as a panda representing Mandarin, who guide and interact with users in their daily environments. Whether navigating everyday scenarios like markets or public transit or practicing vocabulary in real-time, PawLingo seamlessly integrates language instruction into the user's surroundings. This research explores the development and impact of PawLingo, highlighting its ability to enhance user engagement, retention, and cultural …
Fluidity Of Time, Phoebe Huey
Fluidity Of Time, Phoebe Huey
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Fluidity of Time is a digital clock installation that uses particle simulations to symbolize the fluctuating nature of human emotions throughout the day. Inspired by the concept of entropy—the natural shift from order to disorder—the clock’s particle-based digits flow, collapse, and rebuild, mirroring emotional cycles. The project addresses the issue of disconnection in a post-pandemic, technology-driven world, aiming to captivate viewers and create shared experiences that foster community. Through experimentation in X-Particles, I developed fluid, life-like motion in a digital clock that engages viewers on both aesthetic and emotional levels. The installation received positive feedback for its mesmerizing and satisfying …
Sold Out: The Commodification Of Personal Data In The Digital Age, Olaya Ordieres Ortega
Sold Out: The Commodification Of Personal Data In The Digital Age, Olaya Ordieres Ortega
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The project titled ‘SOLD OUT’ investigates the profound implications of digital data privacy through a multifaceted multimedia campaign designed to expose and critique the commodification of human information. The campaign explores how contemporary data collection practices have transformed individuals into mere products, bought, sold, and traded without their consent. The project employs a combination of analog and digital mediums to present an engaging and provocative narrative that challenges viewers to confront the stark reality of data privacy in the modern age. ‘SOLD OUT’ transforms abstract privacy concerns into tangible and relatable experiences by linking them to common daily activities and …
Augmenting Social Engagement For Students: Leveraging Ar For Interactive Student Experiences, Promoting Overall Well Being., Aditi Singh
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This thesis explores the concept of an Augmented Reality Application designed to enhance student’s social engagement with their peers in campus activities at universities. It uses AR Technology and futuristic interface design to create a fun and interactive environment that motivates graduate students to socialize more often and maintain a balanced lifestyle. The problem addressed here is the lack of motivation and resources among students to engage in activities due to academic pressures which also adversely affects students mental and emotional wellbeing. The proposed solution involves integrating AR interfaces and elements that immerse them in an enjoyable environment and encourage …
Virtual Vortex, Yiling Jiang
Virtual Vortex, Yiling Jiang
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This project examines the pervasive negative impacts of social media through the lens of 3D abstract motion in Virtual Vortex. While social media offers unparalleled convenience and connectivity, it also brings significant, often hidden, adverse effects on psychosocial health, personal privacy, and relationships. These consequences, although intangible, have profound implications that necessitate deeper scrutiny. In Virtual Vortex, I translate these abstract issues into concrete visuals, using 3D animation to make the invisible visible. By employing Cinema 4D (C4D) dynamics and mograph, I create a narrative where a yellow ball represents individuals, and various forms of social media icons symbolize the …
Bhasha: An Interactive Experience Learning Indian Languages, Charmy Patel
Bhasha: An Interactive Experience Learning Indian Languages, Charmy Patel
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BHASHA is an interactive online platform that focuses on the linguistic diversity of India, specifically targeting languages from the Nagari (Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali) and Dravidian (Tamil) families. The name "BHASHA," meaning "language" in many Indian dialects, reflects the platform's inclusive approach to language learning. BHASHA addresses the challenge of learning complex scripts by offering an engaging experience that showcases the unique beauty and distinctiveness of Indian language typography, characters, type anatomy, and writing systems. By combining technology, design, and linguistics, the platform provides a user-centric solution for individuals and typographers interested in learning Indian languages by making these complex scripts …
The Enigmatic Taoist Relic: A Fusion Of Chinese Traditional Culture And Futuristic Imagination, Zhuoran Yang
The Enigmatic Taoist Relic: A Fusion Of Chinese Traditional Culture And Futuristic Imagination, Zhuoran Yang
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The Eight Immortals is one of the representative mythological stories in traditional Chinese culture. Being a cultural creation that incorporates the ideas of local Chinese Taoism, these eight immortals and their iconic instruments, the Eight Treasures, have become symbols and emblems that have appeared as decorations on artifacts throughout the ages. This story has been rewritten into various novels, plays, movies, and even games throughout history. However, they have never broken away from a classical oriental narrative, and its dissemination has been limited to the Chinese-speaking world. And in this age of globalization, this story should have a wider audience …
Unbound: An Analog Tapestry Of Reading Experiences, Ipek Koprululu
Unbound: An Analog Tapestry Of Reading Experiences, Ipek Koprululu
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This project explores the transformative potential of typography in visual communication, focusing on how typographic treatments can shape and expand the perception of text. Centered on Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, the research investigates how different typographic approaches – employing both analog and digital methods – can alter emotional impact, narrative significance, and universal accessibility. Through a systematic approach encompassing research, design decisions, and presentation, the study reveals how typography can transcend the literal meaning of words, enriching them with diverse emotional and visual interpretations. The project utilizes various formats, including posters, an accordion-style book, a stop-motion video, and interactive …
Fruiting Bodies, Abigail Weber
Fruiting Bodies, Abigail Weber
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"Fruiting Bodies" is a motion graphic installation that visually interprets the stages of fungi development through imaginative imagery and dynamic typography. Exploring themes of decay and rebirth, it prompts viewers to reflect on the transient nature of existence and the cyclical patterns of life and death. In its original form, "Fruiting Bodies" is projected onto a large-scale 'petri dish' in a continuous loop format and fosters a visceral engagement with its subject, creating a sense of intimacy and connection with the ever-changing life around us. Its visuals guide viewers through the key phases of fungal growth, redefining fungi as symbols …
Three Zafimaniry Carvings From The Southern Highlands Of Madagascar And Their Symbolic Meaning, Emily Krupp
Three Zafimaniry Carvings From The Southern Highlands Of Madagascar And Their Symbolic Meaning, Emily Krupp
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The Zafimaniry people are a community living in the southern highlands of Madagascar, most known for their geometric, low-relief works of art that they carve onto wooden surfaces throughout their villages. The shapes that make up the designs signify the Zafimaniry people's ideologies, but motifs carved into the homes specifically represent their beliefs about marriage and societal structure. Three metaphorical symbols have been translated within the motifs by the Zafimaniry people as the patriarch, the family, and the community. A comparative cultural study between the motifs on Zafimaniry window shutters and Swahili doorways reveal similarities in material culture, visual elements …
Ego - Acupressure Ar Glasses, Chin Yin Teng
Ego - Acupressure Ar Glasses, Chin Yin Teng
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Acupressure, a time-honored healing practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, is known for promoting relaxation, pain relief, and overall wellness with minimal side effects. Despite its benefits, the practice involves navigating a complex system of 361 acupuncture points, posing a challenge for individuals lacking in-depth knowledge or training. Additionally, professional acupressure treatments can be costly, limiting accessibility. To address these challenges, we have developed Ego, an AR Glasses Smart Assistant designed to make acupressure more accessible and effective for the general public. Ego uses augmented reality to provide an intuitive and user-friendly interface that guides users in locating and applying …
Syn: Exploring Multi-Sensory Sound Experiences Through An Immersive Installation, Samara Sudhir
Syn: Exploring Multi-Sensory Sound Experiences Through An Immersive Installation, Samara Sudhir
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The project titled 'SYN.' is a thesis that explores the realm of multi-sensory experiences in visual communication by taking inspiration from synesthesia. Synesthesia is a phenomenon where sensory information is transmitted through multiple unrelated senses, causing individuals to experience more than one sense simultaneously, such as seeing music and hearing color/shapes. The project aims to create an immersive and interactive installation that evokes a feeling of being inside the music by blurring the boundaries between auditory and visual stimuli. Through meticulous mapping and projection of visuals onto various surfaces, a three-dimensional space is created where participants can interact and alter …
Visualizing Poems, Qiran Cui
Visualizing Poems, Qiran Cui
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With its profound expressions of emotion and insights, Chinese poetry has long been revered as a cultural heritage. However, its intricacies often challenge non-Chinese speakers seeking to appreciate its depth. This thesis proposes an exploratory approach to interpreting Chinese poetry, using geometric shapes and motions to discover potential emotional and thematic interpretations. The geometric shapes and their associated motions—circles for continuity, squares for stability, triangles for conflict, and rounded rectangles for historical depth—reflect their psychological and cultural significance in conveying specific emotions within the poems. From Chinese poetry's subjects, structure, content, and emotional resonance, the exploration delves into how visual …
Creating A Unified Brand Identity For United Way Chapters In New York, Sarah Dejoy
Creating A Unified Brand Identity For United Way Chapters In New York, Sarah Dejoy
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Consistent and effective web design plays a role in enhancing the online presence and supporting the mission of nonprofit organizations (NPOs), which utilize online spaces to provide information to their constituents and the general public. This study centers on the web presence of United Way, presenting an analysis of the official websites of chapters in New York State. Visual rhetoric was used as the conceptual framework orienting the analysis, considering websites typically include written and visual texts intended to appeal to various audiences. The Brand Standards & Guidelines provided by United Way Worldwide were utilized to identify various website characteristics. …
Sonic Space: A Music Visualization And Interaction System Using Particles, Yi Sun
Sonic Space: A Music Visualization And Interaction System Using Particles, Yi Sun
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Along with the rapid development of digital music formats and portable technical products, individuals can rely on technology to have access to new music besides traditional methods like recommendations from the social circle. While music apps provide users with a more convenient and efficient way to enjoy music through a music recommendation system, users are also limited by the music recommendation algorithm based on genres, artists, instruments, acoustic features, context, or moods. People who wear headphones often isolate themselves from the external world and others, passively absorbing content recommended by the system. Music, as an art form, serves more than …
Say Hello To Yesterday, Tianyi Zhang
Say Hello To Yesterday, Tianyi Zhang
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This project investigates the therapeutic potential of picture books in addressing grief, focusing on a narrative about a woman navigating the aftermath of her husband's death. It integrates traditional artistic techniques with modern digital tools to explore loss's emotional and psychological impacts. The use of dark tones accented with bright colors such as pink, orange, and green symbolizes the transition from sorrow to hope and healing. Key symbols like labyrinths and cameras deepen thematic resonance, with labyrinths depicting the protagonist's confusion and cameras representing fixed memories of the past. This approach highlights the dualities of memory and progress, illustrating the …
Dilink X Human Machine Interface Design, Tiancheng Si
Dilink X Human Machine Interface Design, Tiancheng Si
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In the context of autonomous and electric vehicle advancements, this thesis presents an in-depth exploration into the design and implementation of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) that transform the traditional vehicle interior into a multifunctional habitat. This pursuit is not merely aesthetic but an ergonomic imperative that demands innovative spatial utilization and interaction within the vehicle. It strives to reconcile human needs with the technical sophistication of autonomous vehicles, seeking to enhance the in-car experience to align with evolving user behaviors and expectations. The thesis proposes a series of design interventions aimed at optimizing the ergonomic layout and aesthetic appeal of vehicle …
Busy World: 3d To-Do Lists App, Zhixiao Shen
Busy World: 3d To-Do Lists App, Zhixiao Shen
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Today, people encounter many arduous tasks every day. Heavy work tasks and tedious tasks always remind people, tormenting people who work hard to live. Life is busy, and there are many things to do every day. Without to-do lists to help us organize the tasks we need to get done each day, our lives would be a mess. Not only that, but unplanned tasks can also trigger procrastination. According to a survey, more than 40% of people suffer from procrastination. Procrastination affects the lives of many people, causing them to be inefficient and waste a lot of time. The central …
Fitopia: Enhancing Online Community Engagement For Gym Enthusiasts Through A Specialized Mobile Application, Yushuang Liang
Fitopia: Enhancing Online Community Engagement For Gym Enthusiasts Through A Specialized Mobile Application, Yushuang Liang
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In the wake of the pandemic, societal shifts have led to profound transformations in lifestyle, including the widespread adoption of remote education and communication. At the same time, individuals are building new relationships through online platforms. However, traditional gym routines face challenges, distractions from frequent smartphone usage disrupt focus and solitary training lacks motivational support. To address these issues, this study introduces 'Fitopia', a UI/UX design exploration that delves into the potential of mobile apps to revolutionize gym engagement by integrating community engagement features. This project aims to uncover innovative approaches that meld visual and interaction design with user interface …
Voltex： Hmi Concept Design, Zhengyu Pan
Voltex： Hmi Concept Design, Zhengyu Pan
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This thesis introduces 'VOLTEX,' a pioneering exploration into enhancing user interaction and experience within Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) through innovative visual design. It delves into the evolving trends in screen development for future vehicles, investigating how HMI design can adapt and potentially transform these trends. This exploratory project is designed to investigate and develop design principles that significantly enhance user interaction, showcased through a prototype that serves as a proof of concept rather than a final, market-ready product. This study applies practical design techniques and conceptual exploration to evaluate current trends and explore potential innovations in HMI design. Through this approach, …
Horizonlink： Hud Innovations In Autonomous Vehicles, Xi Yang
Horizonlink： Hud Innovations In Autonomous Vehicles, Xi Yang
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This thesis explores the design and potential of HORIZONLINK, a pioneering concept for a full-windshield Head-Up Display (HUD) in fully autonomous electric vehicles (FAEVs). By transforming the vehicle's windshield into a fully interactive display controlled by eye-tracking and gestures, HORIZONLINK reimagines the in-car experience. This exploration delves into how immersive technologies, combined with intuitive control mechanisms, can enhance passenger comfort and engagement, thus proposing a new paradigm in interior design.
From Market Research To Product Design: The Process Of Building The Webguru Ai Optimization Tool, Zhen Bi
From Market Research To Product Design: The Process Of Building The Webguru Ai Optimization Tool, Zhen Bi
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The COVID-19 virus has brought a significant transformation in e-commerce, with a lot of businesses not only selling products in physical stores but also conducting transactions online. However, the cost and expertise required for personalized website design and programming are prohibitive for a lot of small business owners. This has prompted many small business owners to adopt generic templates, failing to characterize their products and get the style they really want. In 2023, rapid advances in artificial intelligence technologies have resulted in a range of tools capable of generating text and images, catalyzing a transformation in online content creation. In …
Blue Peace, Mengxuan Huang
Blue Peace, Mengxuan Huang
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In the face of escalating environmental degradation, the oceans stand as a testament to the profound impact of human activity on the natural world. This abstract delves into the transformative potential of visual design in communicating the changes wrought by human actions upon the oceanic ecosystem, while concurrently fostering public engagement and awareness to drive conservation efforts. Visual design emerges as a dynamic medium for elucidating the multifaceted impacts of human intervention on ocean health. Through innovative techniques such as data visualization, infographic storytelling, and immersive digital experiences, designers can distill complex scientific findings into digestible narratives that vividly illustrate …
Supercook: Design Interactive Culinary Experiences With Ai Technology, Yize Peng
Supercook: Design Interactive Culinary Experiences With Ai Technology, Yize Peng
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The project 'SuperCook' is a groundbreaking design project that explores the integration of AI with culinary apps. It aims to revolutionize the kitchen experience by connecting users to new and accessible culinary adventures through personalized recipe recommendations, real-time cooking guidance, and interactive meal planning. By leveraging AI technology, 'SuperCook' not only enhances user convenience and efficiency but also fosters a deeper engagement with cooking and promotes healthier eating habits. This thesis delves into the design process, user testing, and iterative improvements that culminated in a user-centered, intuitive, and visually appealing UI/UX solution for modern cooking enthusiasts. In designing 'SuperCook,' attention …
Florescence, Evan D. Jaccodine
Florescence, Evan D. Jaccodine
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Florescence is a photographic project that provokes conversation between mediums, methods, and attitudes in art and design. Starting as grainy, screened Risograph prints mounted into custom wood frames, the uniformity of mechanical reproduction is distorted by handmade craft elements. The images examine the materiality of making as part of the message they produce; they are both eclectic handmade objects and mass-produced products. These pictures intend to communicate an idea like an advertisement, except the message, meaning, or intention isn’t clear. I am interested in the moment when the viewer comes close enough to the image to see the prints' poor …
Visualizing Visual Neural Pathways In Virtual Reality A Neuroanatomy Tool, Mary Nguyen
Visualizing Visual Neural Pathways In Virtual Reality A Neuroanatomy Tool, Mary Nguyen
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Visualizing the human brain and its structures in three dimensions is a complex and overwhelming task. Sensory pathways such as visual neural pathways, are important but difficult to visualize. With the rising popularity of extended reality (XR) in modern education, a Neuroanatomy tool in virtual reality (VR) was developed to allow students and other learners to explore the human brain and learn about its functions in an engaging way. Virtual reality enables a user to have the ability to visualize complex structures in the brain in a way that is otherwise impossible to see in a cadaver lab or web-based …
Star, Qian Liao
Star, Qian Liao
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This document demonstrates the design process of an Augmented-Reality visual interaction design for improving and enhancing the astronomical observing experience for amateurs. Astronomical observation can be fun and romantic when sharing the experience with friends, family, or someone special. Sharing those magnificent moments with friends and family when astronomical events happen could be joyful. However, there are some inevitable barriers. In order to have a successful meteor shower observation, observers must follow a series of strict and professional rules that make the experience usually unaffordable for amateurs. As a result, I proposed a new way for amateurs that combined user …
Digital Fitness Support - Proplus, Weinan You
Digital Fitness Support - Proplus, Weinan You
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This thesis presents the design of a fitness app aimed at enhancing the workout experience by providing advanced video tracking and data visualization tools. Utilizing user-centric methods like personas, journey maps, competitive analysis, and user testing, the app features innovative video tracking for real-time feedback and a personal fitness log for tracking progress and physical changes. Findings indicate that such comprehensive tracking significantly boosts motivation, aids in continuous progress, and minimizes the risk of injuries and inefficiencies in workouts, demonstrating the app's potential to revolutionize fitness routines for enthusiasts.