Mike Wiggins

Thanks Nil for the tweet.

A few new free fonts by Font Fabric.

Tutorials:

• add the following links in your original post found here
• links to all of the pages you created on the ACU server (example)
• link to your wordpress install (example: http://mikewiggins.net16.net/wordpress/)

 Final Info-graphics App:

• Upload wireframes to blog
• Upload to the blog all screens needed to communicate the concept of the app in a compelling manner

Grading:

Grade will be based primarily on 3 parts:

1. final look and feel of app (typography, color, visual language, etc.)
2. conceptual interest and clarity of the app (How compelling is it? Would I be compelled to use it? Do I understand it? Is it funny and/or interesting?)
3. usability of the interface (conceptual simplicity, ease of navigation, clarity, consistency, algorithmic thinking)

 NOTE: For it to be compelling it needs to be realistic in some way. I need to have the intuition that the app is possible. What makes the idea compelling is that you can show me something new about myself from information that I already know (who I have called, how many times I have texted, etc.). The reason I have put a lot of emphasis on the actual info graphics is because that is at the heart of what connects it to your user. Random generation and comparison of available data can sometimes result in humorous or even thought provoking insight. It’s your job to make me believe that is possible.

You are required to have a web portfolio of your work before the completion of this class. You may use any of the platforms mentioned below (several are free of charge). Many of you may have already completed this which is fine. For those of you who are just getting started you are required to have at least 5 pieces of work represented.

Potential Platforms for Web Portfolios:

• AIGA Portfolios
• Behance
• Cargo Collective
• Carbonmade
• Krop
• Squarespace
• Virb
• WordPress.org (you can use the installation we completed within class)

NOTE: if you would like me to consider other platforms please let me know before hand.

Deadline: day of final.

Jeff Rogers, an alumnus working at Spot Co in New York, passed on this New York Times article. The owner of Spot Co talks thought all of the rejected comps for the new Broadway show La Cage aux Folles. It’s a great peek into the design process. This is for all those students who complain about multiple rough comps.