Scope:

Design (conceptualize, sketch, wireframe and compose) an index page. Page will exist as an archive for semesters content, information, coursework, readings, sketches etc.

Content:

Use the syllabus here as a content source to begin developing an interface.

• Include
• *Name
• Course Title
• Course Code
• Section
• Time
• Room
• *Projects/ Assignments
• *Readings
• *Boards/ sketches


• * = required

Week 1:

Research Collect inspiration from historic and contemporary design sources. Bring findings back to class and be prepared to discuss what you were drawn to and why.

• Designers for your consideration
(Please go to the New School library. All the beautiful books you could ever want are there).


• Karel Martens
• Armin Hoffman
• Wim Crouwel
• Herb Lubalin
• Metahaven
• Experimental Jetset
• Kurt Schwitters
• Joesph Muller Brockmann
• Edward Tufte
• El Lissitzky
• Nicholas Felton
• Massimo Vignelli


• You can also bring in research from any designers of your choosing. These are just some historically significant ones that Ryan likes.

Sketch Bring no less than 5 sketches of how you might like to design your archive page considering color, typography, layout, and information architecture — What is the logical organization of information? (try to think of something more interesting that chrono or alpha).

Consider referencing design methodologies found in research.