The Mobile Web Field Kit is David Aitkens fall semester design thesis project. The research of this project identified a need for a system to design and develop better mobile website design. This kit encourages users to work in social groups creating rapid paper prototypes to develop user friendly web design. The kit contains a field guide explaining the design process used for creating mobile websites while the exercise cards include a step by step process for creating paper prototypes. The...
David Aitken
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2010This project explored the idea of distorted type to tell a narrative. Type was projected along a multifaceted surface so that the text was readable from only one angle. Instead of using digital animation and video camera was used the connect various words to spell out the lyrics of a song. The song chosen was Foreground by Grizzly Bear. The motion style and visual design of the piece was meant to reflect the tone of the song.
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2010In this project the student was given a selection of recipes from a cookbook. The challenge lies in displaying the cuisine of the recipes without using images. Being a cookbook showcasing Canadian chefs using local ingredients David chose the Canadian designed font CartierBook to set the tone of the cookbook. A wood grain was used on the cover to give the piece a rustic and handmade feel.
