FA 102C, Fall 2015:Motion Graphics and Sound

Design for Digital Media

Amanda Bentley

Observation

There is no straightforward, easy to understand way on the portal for students to organize their schedules and make sure they have time to take all the courses they need to graduate. This may discourage some students from taking on internships or being able to graduate on time.

Confusing layout on degree audit

No directions for which semester to take classes

No required internship for credit in certain majors

Desired Behavior

Students should be inclined to take an internship and have all the necessary credits to graduate on time. It should be easy to understand which semesters to take classes and how to organize time to take an internship.

Design Tip Employed

To encourage people to select a specific option, make it the default; likewise to discourage people from selecting an option, don’t make it the default.

Proposed Nudge Design Solution

By having an organized schedule that stacks classes for at least one semester and encourages internships by making it the default credit, students will be more likely to graduate on time and with at least one internship.

Prototype Design● Breakdown by

semester● Easy to read, color-

coded calendar● Breakdown of

courses needed per semester

● Additional resources for internship opportunities

Prototype Design● Synced with Hofstra

portal for easy registration

● All available courses for semester visible in drop down menu

Logo Design: Keywords

● Countries:○ Germany○ Bulgaria○ Italy

● Keywords from research:○ Organize○ Motivate○ Guide

● Translations:○ German: organisieren, motivieren, führen○ Bulgarian: организиране, мотивирам, направлява○ Italian: organizzare, motivare, guida

Logo Design: Image Associations

Logo Design: Sketches

Final Logo Design