September 12, 2011 archive

HW reading for 9-12

The gist of these articles reinforce the practice of “good” or even “correct” design practices. The emphasis is not only on aesthetics but on user interaction bing pivotal to design. It also states and  argues that user interaction and experience should be the foundation of your actual design. From here the articles go on to …

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Deciphering the Limits of Social Networking

https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dhdxsbmm_886mxwhzgd

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Reading Commentary for Week #2: Cardboard Computers, Mocking it up or Hands-On the Future

This piece was perhaps the most interesting article I’ve read so far.  I have truly enjoyed reading this, mainly because I could relate to a certain extent. The whole idea of coming up with a good design based on preliminary mock-ups has always been useful and influential.  As a print designer, I’ve often been called …

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Redesigning Social Network

 Welcome to MYBOOK The New Frontier for Social Networking What is wrong with Facebook?   1) No real separation between friends, acquaintances and relatives. 2) Privacy settings are cumbersome. 3) Oversharing. 4) Ruins romantic relationships. 5) No real solution on bullying. 6) Very loud advertisements. SOLUTION=COMPARTMENTALIZATION For Customized Communication FEATURES: -SAFE FRIEND PORTALS: Customized “friends” area, where one can …

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