Jan 19 Week 01
Course intro
Start Intro project
GDES-270 spring 2021 / David Ramos, American University Design
Design for
Understanding
Schedule
Jan 26 Week 02
Learning from nature
Start Point–line–plane
Feb 2 Week 03
Color
Final Intro project
Feb 9 Week 04
Typography
Final for Point–line–plane / Start visual translation
Feb 16 Week 05
Typography exercise
Feb 23 Week 06
Usability
Mar 1 Week 07
Responsible design
Final Visual translation / Start Information
Mar 8 Week 08
Wellness Week
Mar 15 Week 09
Type + image
Mar 22 Week 10
Posters
Mar 29 Week 11
Visual–verbal exercise
Final for Information / Start Poster
April 5 Week 12
Sustainable design
April 12 Week 13
Data visualization (and climate)
April 19 Week 14
Last class
Semifinal critique for Poster
May 4
Exam period
All work due