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The artist discusses the process of discovery that led to her Master of Fine Arts exhibition at Slocumb Galleries, East Tennessee State University, from March 19 to 23, 2007. Investigations in printmaking, mixed media, and symbol are highlighted. The work for the thesis show consists of nineteen, 30" hand pulled works on paper. All works are oriented vertically and floated in the frame. Of this collection, thirteen are monotypes, four are collographs, and one is a collage. Insertions include intaglio, brayer marking, encaustic wax, paper, oil paint, pen, and sumi ink. Topics included are the artist's thinking into the nature of creativity and the potential for art to speak into culture. The artist discusses some of her own process in this discovery exploring landscape, symbol, and abstraction. Included are a few contextual earlier landscapes of the artist's, some examples of discovery, and a catalogue of the final thesis show.

[pt] Durante o seu desenvolvimento histórico, o campo do design foi marcado por divisões epistemológicas e culturais que distanciaram o ensino acadêmico da prática profissional. Como forma de investigar a passagem entre a graduação e o início da carreira em design, a pesquisa teve como principal objetivo entender como se compara a prática de projeto em ambos os ambientes através das perspectivas de profissionais formados. A partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, discutiu-se o conceito de projeto no campo do design, seus paradigmas no ensino superior, suas relações com a prática profissional e as questões sociais que os permeiam. De forma complementar, foram realizadas entrevistas semi-estruturadas em profundidade e um questionário aberto com designers profissionais com experiências e perfis distintos. A partir da análise dos dados e do seu cruzamento com a bibliografia, foi possível concluir que um dos maiores desafios vivenciados pelos designers em formação é o alinhamento entre os perfis pessoais individuais com os perfis das universidades e empresas nas quais eles se inserem. / [en] The design field was historically shaped by epistemological and cultural gaps that separated academic education and professional practice. To investigate the transition between graduation and career in design, the research main objective was to understand how design practice compares in both environments through the perspectives of graduated professionals. From literature research, the concept of project in the field of design, its paradigms in higher education, its relations with professional practice and the social issues that permeate them were discussed. In addition, in-depth semi structured interviews and an open question survey were applied to professionals designers with distinct profiles and experiences. It was possible to conclude from comparing the data analysis with literature that one of the biggest challenges for designers in training is the alignment between their personal profiles with the universities and companies profiles.

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En visuell utforskning av de föremål som min morfar lämnat efter sig; medaljer, uniformer, cigarettpaket, fotografier och diverse dokument. / A visual exploration of the objects my grandfather left behind; medals, uniforms, cigarette packs, photographs and various documents.

Formal features of video such as shot composition and graphic design can weigh heavily on the success or failure of educational videos. Many studies have assessed the proper use of these techniques given the psychological expectations that viewers have for video programming (Hawkins et al., 2002; Kenny, 2002; Lang, Zhou, Schwardtz, Bolls, & Potter, 2000; McCain, Chilberg, & Wakshlag, 1977; McCain & Repensky, 1972; Miller, 2005; Morris, 1984; Roe, 1998; Schmitt, Anderson, & Collins, 1999; Sherman & Etling, 1991; Tannenbaum & Fosdick, 1960; Wagner, 1953). This study examined formal features within the context of the newly emerging distribution method of viewing video productions on mobile handheld devices. Shot composition and graphic design were examined in the context of an educational video to measure whether or not they had any influence on user perceptions of learning and learning outcomes. The two formal features were modified for display on 24 inch screens and on 3.5 inch or smaller screens. Participants were shown one of the four modified treatments, then presented with a test to measure whether or not the modified formal features had any impact or influence on learning outcomes from a sample of 132 undergraduate college students. No significant differences were found to occur as a result of manipulation of formal features between the treatment groups.

Рассматривается процесс оптимизации музейных маршрутов городов Свердловской области средствами графического дизайна, выявляются основные функции и приемы дизайна в сфере разработки экскурсионной деятельности, предлагается разработка визуальной навигации музейного маршрута на примере Свердловской области. / Optimization of the museum’s ways of Ural towns in Graphic Design is considered, the main functions and tools of Graphic Design in the context of excursion activity is viewed as well as visual navigation of the museum’s way (case of Sverdlovsk oblast, Russia) is taken into consideration.

The aim of this study is to investigate accessibility in visual paratexts of picturebooks in relation to color blindness, to identify qualities that fulfill criterias for accessibility and functionality. The number of children with color blindness is greater than shown in statistics. Color is widely used in preschools and not percieving color correctly can be misinterpreted as difficulties in learning or concentration, indicating the importance of accessible use of color in media that children interact with. The study is conducted within a theoretical framework in which the concepts of design-for-all and visual paratext are central. Previous research on picturebooks as a medium for teaching as well as children’s development provides an additional theoretical foundation for answering the research questions: how do contemporary picturebooks correspond to criterias for color accessibility and functionality – and how can picturebooks be made accessible for colorblind children without losing functional qualities? The study is carried out with qualitative research methods in two case studies, based on analysis and systematic observations of the visual paratexts in four picturebooks, two of which are explicitly marketed as ‘accessible’ whilst the remaining two are not. Having identified and assessed qualities of the visual paratexts, results show that the ‘accessible’ picturebooks overall did not fulfill accessibility nor functionality criterias, while the other two had significantly higher qualities in functionality. In conclusion, beneficial qualities were use of high contrast, tactile and graphic textures, expressive faces, as well as the use of blues and yellows.

Text-to-image generation is one of the most significant technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) during recent years, with the software Midjourney being amongst the most popular tools for this purpose. There is however some uncertainty about how tools like Midjourney will impact and integrate with creative professions, such as graphic design. To successfully integrate graphic designers with image-generating software, it is necessary for the tools to be designed according to the needs of their design process. This study, therefore, examines the requirements graphic designers have for Midjourney to be integrated into the idea generation phase of their design process. Requirements were gathered through interviews, which were then prioritized through surveys. A comprehensive list of requirements was formulated based on these findings. An analysis of the results was also conducted to analyze the prioritization of each individual requirement. The results highlight areas of improvement in Midjourney, with a focus on control and usability. The discussion explores factors that could have influenced the validity of the results, along with a reflection on the study's implementation. Finally, the conclusion of the study outlines the key improvements needed for Midjourney according to the results and suggests directions for future research within the research area.

Vi växer alla upp med olika förutsättningar, differentierandeerfarenheter och i ett samhälle som är upprättatoch upprätthåller riktlinjer, regler och standarder som vimer eller mindre tvingas leva utefter. Med samhälleligastrukturer så hårt bundna till dessa ramar kan det iblandvara svårt att veta hur en ska förhålla sig när de ramarsom är skapta för att vara till fördel för somliga bevisasvara skadliga och förstörande för andra.Detta var något jag själv inte riktigt hade lagt märke tillförrän Black Lives Matter-rörelsen uppmärksammadesoch krävde rättvisa till följd av mordet på George Floydsommaren 2020. BLM-rörelsen spreds, demonstrationergenomfördes världen runt och sociala medier fylldes avsvarta fyrkanter och människor som uttryckte sig angåendeden rasism som pågått för länge och som fortfarandepågår.Mitt arbete har riktats mot att titta på den roll grafiskdesign spelar i den fortsatta etableringen av de ramar ochregler som gör det omöjligt för rasism att elimineras, i enansats att samtidigt visa hur det inte räcker att enbartsäga: "jag är inte rasist". / We all grow up in different conditions, with differentiatingexperiences in a society founded upon the samerules, guidelines, and standards that are still exercised todayand which we as people are more or less forced to liveby. With social structures so tightly wound around theseguidelines it can sometimes be difficult to know how onemight behave and relate when those same guidelines onone hand serve as an advantage for some while beingdetrimental and harmful to others.This was something I was not fully aware of until the BlackLives Matter movement called for justice following themurder of George Floyd during the summer of 2020. TheBLM-movement spread, protests ensued on a global scale,and social media exploded showcasing black squaresand people expressing themselves regarding both pastand ongoing racism.My work has focused on observing the role graphic designplays in the continued establishment of the guidelinesand rules making the elimination of racism impossible.In an attempt to also demonstrate it’s no longerenough to say: "I am not racist".