DesCom 101
DesCom 101 Each Stroke Is a Curation of Micro-Decisions. Four Types of Design CommunicationsStep 1Investigative Sketchesloose and creative ObjectiveDraw quick and loose, Use sketch to understand a problem, analyze structure…
Prototyping with A Purpose / Plan
PracticeWhy are you prototyping? Do NOT prototype for the sake of prototyping.1. Always make sure you can answer this question before you begin to prototype. Create a prototype to answer…
Let Object Speak
PracticeCommunication is not limited to the use of words and sounds. Visual language could also provide multi-sensory cues and generate affordance.1. Decoding- Annotate the photographs, as appropriate, to identify how…
Product Scrutiny and Benchmarking Lab
PracticeScrutinize a product and benchmark it against existing designs.Each exercise description was slightly modified from Material and Process course assignments, meticulously designed by Prof. Warren Ginn at NC State UniversityObjectiveProduct…