User Testing and Explainer Videos

Interaction Design

How do we teach students that design is not 'finished' at the prototype stage? This assignment focuses on the critical, evidence-based process of user testing, forcing students to validate (or invalidate) their assumptions by observing real users.

Fantasia

Motion Design

Here is a collection of the best student work in a special project I call 'Fantasia.' Like the original Disney animation, students visualize instrumental music with non-objective art. Students were encouraged to film and include “Practical Effects” like smoke, sand, water, etc.

Teaching to Diverse Academic Backgrounds

Article + Nomination

Nominated for the 2023 Design Incubation Communication Design Educators Award in Teaching

Lego Hidden Side

Interaction Design + AR

Open-Ended Question: How can our next Lego AR theme be more physically interactive (hands on bricks) than LHS? How can our next Lego AR theme improve the UX/UI problems observed in LHS? How can we tell the story of our next Lego AR theme to Lego stakeholders?

Crowdsourcing

Interaction Design

Open-Ended Question: How can a crowdsourcing app resolve a user’s complaint by empowering them to input a small amount of data and see the impact of their contribution (DataViz) on a larger community?

All The Mograph Student Projects

Motion Design

Here is a collection of the best student work in the category of motion graphics. You will see VFX, animation, and more.

All The Interactive Student Projects

AR + Interaction Design

Here is a collection of the best student work in the category of interaction design. You will see augmented reality, prototyping, and more.

Student Hand-Lettering + Typography

Typography

Open-Ended Question: How can a designer communicate the [intended meaning] of a [quote] using hand-lettering and movement?

Student Print Design

Branding + Print Design

Here is a collection of the best student work in the category of print design. You will see packaging, posters, and more.