Design Portfolio

CAROLYN EMBRY2012-2013 PORTFOLIO

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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AUTHORITY: XYLOPHONE

QUAD ENERGY CHALLENGE

MODULAR STAMP SET

HOW TO MAKE A DECISION

MEASURING WEATHER

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JETT BUTLER // IMAGES IN COMMUNICATION // FALL 2012

a collaboration with Scott Eshbaugh

OBJECTIVE: Document a single subject (chosen by the student), then combine that image with a specific word (also chosen by the student) and phrases (given by the professor) to create a series of five posters.

Scott and I chose “xylophone” as our word and “where things end” as our subject. Through this exercise, we took away all possible meaning that could be derived from the content. This made me focus solely on the formal decisions based on the image and typography. These limited options also made me push my composition farther than I normally would. Through this project I’ve learned that formal decisions could create authority just as much as the meaning of the words. Additionally, I was able to develop an iterative process to create more interesting compositions.

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XYLOPHONEthink about the order in which you do things

look at

the order in

which you

do things

xylophone

Xylophone think about the order in which you do things

X Y L

OPH

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humanize something free of error

DO THE WORDS NEED CHANGING?

X Y L

O P H

O N E

HUMANIZE SOMETHING

FREE OF ERROR

xylophone

X Y LOPHONEX Y LOPHONEX Y LOPHONEX Y LOPHONE X Y LOPHONEX Y LOPHONEX Y LOPHONEX Y LOPHONEX Y LOPHONEX Y LOPHONEX Y LOPHONEX Y LOPHONE

Is there something missing?

XYLOPHONE

think about the order in which you do things

XYLOPHONE

think about the order in which you do

things

XYLOPHONE



DO THE WORDS NEED CHANGING?

X Y L

O P H

O N E

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X Y LO P HON E

IS THERE SOMETHING MISSING?

X Y LO P HON E

THERE

MISSING?

SOMETHING

IS

X Y LO P HON E


X Y LO P HON E


X YLOPHONELOOK AT THE ORDER IN WHICH YOU DO THINGS

XYLOPHONE

XYLOPHONE


XYLO

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XYLOPHONE


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XYLOPHONE

LOOK AT THE ORDER IN WHICH YOU DO THINGS


Xylophoneis there something missing?

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HUMANIZE SOMETHING

FREE OF ERROR

xylophone


THE QUAD ENERGY

CHALLENGE

RILEY TRIGGS // DESIGN AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT // FALL 2012

a collaboration with Eden Lew, Janet Shim, and Linda Tsai

OBJECTIVE: Create visuals to show energy consumption and promote energy conservation for Carothers dormitory in the Quad Energy Challenge amongst the dorms in the honors quad.

Our group created a three-dimensional graph to show each floor’s energy consumption. The challenge in this project was to create a graph that kept a record, didn’t get too technical, and could be updated easily. To support the information in our graph, we also created a series of posters to be posted around the dorm in order to provide energy tips promote energy conservation. While working in this group, I was able to use my strengths in graphic design while supporting my teammates when they needed help in other areas.

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AVERAGE ENERGY SAVINGS

SAV

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WA

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OCT 1 OCT 7 OCT 14 OCT 21

CAROTHERS AVERAGE ENERGY SAVINGS

SAV

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WA

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OCT 7 14 21

CAROTHERS

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BASEMENT & FLOOR 1 FLOOR 2 FLOOR 3

THE QUAD ENERGY CHALLENGE

Our first plan was to use graphs on the sidewalk using chalk. However, about a week away from the launch date our plan was deined by the university. We quickly had to switch gears and create a 3D graph.

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UT DESIGN

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QUAD ENERGYCHALLENGE

DORM vs DORMFLOOR vs FLOOR

OCTOBER 1- 21



OCTOBER 1- 21



OCTOBER 1- 21



OCTOBER 1- 21




OCTOBER 1- 21



OCTOBER 1- 21



OCTOBER 1- 21



OCTOBER 1- 21

KEEP IT SHORThot water uses energy too


OCTOBER 1- 21

Check your progress atwww.quadenergychallenge.com

Or outside on the terrace

UT DESIGN

quadenergychallenge.com

LESS IS MORELUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE

THE MEASURE OF A MAN IS WHAT HE

DOES WITH POWERPLATO

UT DESIGN

quadenergychallenge.comUT DESIGN

quadenergychallenge.com

TURN OFF MULTIPLE DEVICES WITH EASE

POWERSTRIP

IT.



OCTOBER 1- 21


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CAROTHERS2012

TAKE THE STAIRS TAKE THE STAIRSYOU NEED THE EXERCISE

EXERCISE IS GOOD FOR YOU

I BET YOUCOULD BEAT

THE ELEVATOR

I BET YOUCOULD

BEAT THEELEVATOR

CAROTHERS2012

TAKE THE STAIRS TAKE THE STAIRSYOU NEED THE EXERCISE

EXERCISE IS GOOD FOR YOU

I BET YOUCOULD BEAT

THE ELEVATOR

I BET YOUCOULD

BEAT THEELEVATOR

HEY THERE!TURN OFF THE LIGHT WHEN YOU LEAVE

OVER HERE!REMEMBER TO TURN OFF LIGHTS TO SAVE ENERGY

OUCH!UNPLUG DEVICES WHEN FULLY CHARGED

HELLO!UNPLUG IF THE DEVICE IS NOT IN USE














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One of the best things that happened during the three weeks of competition was having the residents create their own promotions.

MODULARSTAMP SET

LINDSEY CULPEPPER // DESIGN SYSTEMS // SPRING 2013

OBJECTIVE: Create a series of limited components utilizing modularity in order to create a complex system.

I wanted to make a modular, interactive object that promoted play and creativity. After struggling with a concept, I decided to create a simple modular typeface as it could create interesting and unique shapes. The system also allows for the user to make letters or other iconographic compositions as well. While creating shapes for my typeface, I found that other interesting shapes could be made by allowing them to overlap. Creating a stamp set allowed the user to utilize transparency, easily create new and interesting compositions, and keep a record of what users have made.

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MODULAR STAMP SET

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MODULAR STAMP SET

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MODULAR STAMP SET

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ORANGE

YELLO

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PIN

KGREEN

BLU

EPURPLE

ORANGE

YELLO

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PIN

KGREEN

BLU

EPURPLE

PIN

KORANGE

YELLO

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GREEN

BLU

EPURPLE

PIN

KORANGE

YELLO

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GREEN

BLU

EPURPLE


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MODULAR STAMP SET

This was my first prototype and plan.

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MODULAR STAMP SET

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HOW TO MAKE A

DECISION

DAN OLSEN // ADVANCED ISSUES IN VISUAL SYNTAX // SPRING 2013

OBJECTIVE: Communicate a how-to process using a rational and idiosyncratic methodology.

I chose to develop a system showing how to make a decision because I personally tend to be indecisive and the decision making process is something people do everyday. I chose to make a mobile app as it allows for immediate user input and is easily accessible for everyday use. It also allowed for a step-by-step approach to presenting the order in which a user would make a decision

The rational app walks the user through the steps of making a decision and offers the option to include factors that would weigh into decision-making. The idiosyncratic app diverged from the first concept by illustrating what it’s like personally making a decision while walking someone through the process.

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interactive version available on CD

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HOME

New Decision Past Decisions

Decsion Summary

Edit(Evaluation Criteria)

Analytical

List Weighing Factors

Evaluate Factorsfor Each Option

Choice Made!

ChanceChance Decision Reviews

Name Decision / List OptionsReminder to

Evaluate Choice


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MEASURING WEATHER


OBJECTIVE: Design a measuring device that is specific to one measuring task while challenging what a measuring device can be

After brainstorming measuring devices, I decided to measure the weather in a new way. When looking up the weather a user is presented with a variety of numbers and symbols that all mean different things, but they don’t relate to what we’re trying to do: dressing correctly for the weather. My measuring device is a website that shows what is appropriate to wear along with the current weather information. My goal is to provide someone with immediate information about what to wear but also teach what’s appropriate when this tool isn’t accessible. The most challenging part of this project was trying to make this website gender-neutral and non-specific without it becoming completely generic and lacking personality.

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MEASURING WEATHER

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weather website login settings

80˚FAUSTIN, TX

7am 12pm 5pm 10pm

Right now it feels like

RAINWINDSUN

80˚F

weather website login settings

MEASURING WEATHER

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website title LOGIN SETTINGS

80˚FAUSTIN, TX

7am 12pm 5pm 10pm

Right now it feels like

RAINWINDSUN

weather wear LOGIN OPTIONS

short-sleeved cotton shirt

pants

sandals

80˚F

7am 12pm 5pm 10pm

Right now it feels like actually: 82

high: 95

low: 75

AUSTIN, TX

5 mph

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pants

sandals

80˚F

7am 12pm 5pm 10pm


high: 95

low: 75

AUSTIN, TX

5 mph

0%

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pants

sandals

80˚F

7am 12pm 5pm 10pm


high: 95

low: 75

AUSTIN, TX

5 mph

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female -or- male

farenheit -or- celcius

default location:Austin, Texas

-or-auto-locate

I usually feel...

HOT COLD

ABOUTWeather wear is a device that measures temperature and weather information for the day and displays them with appropriate clothing to wear for the day.

EMAIL

PASSWORD

wind factor

precipitation

heat index


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90˚7am 12pm 5pm 10pm

Wednesday, April 10

5 mph

0%

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Wednesday, April 10

5 mph

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MEASURING WEATHER

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Wednesday, April 10

5 mph

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LOGIN OPTIONS


5 mph

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female -or- male

farenheit -or- celcius

default location:Austin, Texas

-or-auto-locate

I usually feel...

HOT COLD

ABOUTWeather wear is a device that measures temperature and weather information for the day and displays them with appropriate clothing to wear for the day.

EMAIL

PASSWORD

wind factor

precipitation

heat index



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