with William Bardel and Mark Baskinger

(Full)

This course is about collaborative processes and engaging tools that you can use to be a better visual communicator in designing for interaction (or service). In this workshop, we will explore the development of sketching ideas and storyboarding sequences by hand to serve as road maps toward planning interactive scenarios with places, people, things and information.

We will discuss basic drawing techniques, methods of planning to envision key interactive moments, and short-cuts to creating more dynamic and effective visualizations for communication. The format for this workshop will be a balanced combination of presentation and hands-on drawing. At the end you will have a broader understanding of how to use visual communication in ways that may enable you to work more creatively. This workshop is aimed at both novices and experts who develop products and systems.

About William Bardel

William Bardel is an information designer who focuses on making complex ideas and environments accessible and understandable. In his work at design, architecture and software companies, Bardel has designed navigational sign systems for cities, airports, and transit systems, along with annual reports, dynamic information displays, and statistical data visualizations. He holds a Masters of Design degree from Carnegie Mellon University, a BA in English writing from Kenyon College and has studied information design at the Rhode Island School of Design. Bardel has lectured on urban wayfinding and dynamic mapping at Carnegie Mellon University. His writings on design and visual perception have been published in the book Mind Hacks, by the O’Reilly Press.

About Mark Baskinger

Mark Baskinger is an assistant professor in the School of Design and teaches courses in design drawing and product design. His work spans graphic, product, and environmental design, with an interest in conceptual design and experimental form.