Visualization for public use
This thesis would focus on research focusing on how to get users consensus about the clarity of visual information provided in public spaces. Much work has been done on this by J. Nielsen on icons and R. Horn on visual language. In particular, an interesting case study for this has been signage at the airports. This thesis would have a concrete application space - Blindern metro station. Several types of visual information could be considered: from visual instruction set on the ticket machines to digital ambience art (possibly also representing some aspect of immediate environment such as number of people waiting) or short interactive games (while one waits). The goal would be to find a method for user testing that leads to improved shared understanding of visual information. One may try variety of methods: observation, user testing, usability testing, but also allowing users to redesign or co-design, or try more cognitive approaches.
| Type: | 60 ECTS |
| Veileder(e): | Alma Leora Culén |
| Tilknyttet forskningsgruppe(r): | DESIGN |