Caitlin E. Iverson
‘Writing Center’ for media assignments & projects
Focus on Conceptual and Aesthetic
1-on-1 and small group 30 minute consultations
What is DesignLab?
Hours:Sun 4 - 8pm Mon 1 - 8pm T-Fri 1 - 5pm
DesignLab Process
Scope the Project
Design the Experience
Shape the Content
Make the Media
Capture attentionEvoke intended emotionControl eye movementConvey important information
Design the Experience
User Experience
1. Research Question 2. Gather Data3. Organize Data4. Analyze and Find Relationships5. Thesis Statement6. Make Aesthetic Decisions7. Produce Graphic8. Sketch Layout9. Draft & critique
Information
Design
Create an Infographic
1. Research Question 2. Gather Data3. Organize Data4. Analyze and Find Relationships
Information
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Create an Infographic
1. Research Question 2. Gather Data3. Organize Data4. Analyze and Find Relationships5. Thesis Statement
Information
Create an Infographic
Source: Kai Krause
Inforgraphic: What is the thesis?
1. Research Question 2. Gather Data3. Organize Data4. Analyze and Find Relationships5. Thesis Statement6. Make Aesthetic Decisions7. Produce Visual Elements8. Sketch Layout9. Draft & critique
Information
Design
Create an Infographic
1. Concept• Is the thesis statement reinforced visually
2. Aesthetic• Overall appeal, flow, convey important info
3. Technical• Did the producer pull off what they were trying to
do
Critique
• Designlab.wisc.edu– Smart Media Gallery
• Infographics
Infographic Examples
• Software Training for Students (STS) offers free classes for students: http://www.doit.wisc.edu/training/student/.• Hours of free Lynda.com training videos on a range of software: http://www.doit.wisc.edu/training/lynda.aspx• Check out equipment (laptops, audio/video recorders, etc.) at Infolabs across campus: http://ecs.library.wisc.edu/
Campus Resources