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DES 159
Design for Understanding
Principles of effective information display including aspects of language, structure, legibility, sequencing, and context. Analysis of historical examples of typographic, diagrammatic, and cartographic excellence. User-centered research. Development and presentation of iterative design prototypes. Design that informs, connects, and inspires.
Units: 4.0
Hours: Studio—4 hour(s); Lecture/Discussion—2 hour(s).
Prerequisites:
DES 021 - Drafting and Perspective
or
DES 014 - Design Drawing
or
DES 116 - Visual Communication: Graphic Design Studio
or
DES 115 - Letterforms and Typography
or
DES 016 - Graphic Design and Computer Technology
or
DES 015 - Form and Color
or
DES 001 - Introduction to Design
Recommended courses:
DES 117 - Interactive Media I