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= DESIGN PRINCIPLES 101: Eliminate the Failure to Communicate = TATN 2011



Why teach design principles?

 * 21st century learning requires students to leverage information using the tools of their time.
 * These tools provide options that showcase the design principles
 * Utilizing these elements provides opportunities to develop problem solving skills.
 * STEM workforce skills REQUIRE integration of design elements.

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= Introduce the 4 Design Principles: = Present good examples of each of the design elements. Contrast with poor examples; discuss the difference.
 * ===Contrast===
 * ===Repetition===
 * ===Alignment===
 * ===Proximity===

== media type="custom" key="8184034" = Assignment #1 = Create a slide that illustrates this principle.

== media type="custom" key="8184166" = Assignment #2 = Create a slide that illustrates this principle.

media type="custom" key="8184168" = Assignment #3 = Create a slide that illustrates this principle.

=media type="custom" key="8184184"= = Assignment #4 = Create a slide that illustrates this principle. =Provide some poor examples such as below and discuss:=

=Leading The Discussion:= Look at each of the design elements and analyze where this design went wrong. Non-examples are powerful tools for learning.
 * **C** – Contrast exists, but does not function to distinguish ANYTHING. The contrast here distracts rather than enhances the overall look of the design.
 * **R** – The only repetition here is that it is repeatedly ugly and messy.
 * **A –** No alignment exists. As a result, where does the eye lead in and out...In fact...where does the eye lead? Nowhere or EVERYWHERE!
 * **P** - There is no organization of information, no hierarchy. Everything is everywhere. Where should you start?

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So...if you follow these design principles, people will PARC their interest or focus on your message and if you don't, you may end up with CRAP!