This study integrates perspectives from professionals working within college sports as well as student athletes to provide a deeper understanding of the aspects that comprise and impact athletes’ individual branding efforts at the collegiate level. In addition, the study offers insight into how the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) proposed...
This paper reviews film representations of mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety, and their GIF transmediation in order to draw conclusions about the existence of the idealized “sad” cultures present on the Social Networking Site, Tumblr. After exploring previous research findings, this text analyzes a set of popular GIFs...
This exploration uses autobiographical design as a research method to investigate how to foster a foundational understanding of parametric design systems as a novice in design. This study explores the interplay of tangibility as it relates to helping designers in understanding parametric modeling and gaining fabrication awareness. The goal of...
In this study, I investigated how physical interfaces affect the practice of reflection to effectively support time management for information workers. I explored the relationship between the representation of time and self-reflection. I applied both quantitative measures, such as software log data and survey instruments, and qualitative methods, such as...
This honors thesis examines the ways in which the 21st-century design of our social media platforms can disrespect social boundaries for its third-culture users. Third-culture users (TCUs) are people who are raised in a culture other than their parents’ (Useem & Useem, 1967). Our platforms are currently designed to connect...
The purpose of this project is to understand how Cleo’s representation in the film, Roma, signals Mexico’s relationship to indigeneity as well as gendered violence and colonization. As a prominent character in the film, Cleo shows how dominant ideologies and narratives are enforced in everyday interactions. To better understand how...
In a quantitative research study with 198 participants, this paper examines how minimalist cosmetic package designs influence beauty consumers’ perceptions of product quality, perceptions of product attractiveness, purchase intentions, and how much they are willing to pay for the product compared to more complex cosmetic package designs. The results indicate...
The focus of this project is Western media coverage of Muslim-majority countries. My research shows that, in the Western world, there is a clear lack of attention devoted to international journalism, which contributes to the superficial and often inaccurate coverage of Muslim women. Not only does low funding by Western...
Alcohol is prevalent in the social lives of many college students; however, my research suggests the endeavors to promote responsible drinking through the current research and education efforts are failing. Binge drinking remains synonymous to the college social scene, people continue to practice irresponsible drinking behaviors, and students remain uninformed...