THESIS : Research Diagrams

The following diagram outlines general ideas in my thesis research. The second outlines the framework for each interactive investigation.

THESIS : Research Panel

My thesis research was presented in a panel display here at NC State College of Design.

THESIS : Activity Case Study IN PROGRESS

This maps an experience of finding an apartment in a walkable community via Craigslist. Craigslist is not my form for research, but this map is helping to define the affordances and design opportunities of the experience. Next step is to add personality influences on the search behavior.

THESIS : Audience Map

For a paper on applying Lynch's theory of navigation to physical and online environments, I made this map to define the audiences.

THESIS : Content Map

This map outlines my areas of interest. Next step is to make this 2D map interactive and presentable. The greater theories of interest are: activity theory, schema theory, cognitive differences, emotional design and interaction, and finally, spatial navigation. As well as the tasks users perform online to inform their activities in a physical environment.