9th May 2008 Tutorial

Towards user design? On the shift from object to user as the subject of design.

Idea of form follows function.

The object is unpredictable unless you have a user.

Design as communication?
Objects stimulate an association in the mind but the user must have experience and knowledge behind it.

Enjoyable from response. Common denominator is money.


Essay writing
MLA citation. Website link on course outline.
“in text reference” (Jones, 2002).

Discuss critical issues.
Every image must have a caption.
Use of question marks- don’t pose a question unless you are going to answer it.

Office hours 5-6pm on Mondays.

Blogs- research- share your opinions.

Take a position for keyword.
Read through essay and start reworking.