Slide from thesis presentation (1/5) describing the application of an interactive usability principle to a mobile map.Slide from thesis presentation (2/5) describing the application of an interactive usability principle to a mobile map.Slide from thesis presentation (3/5) describing the application of an interactive usability principle to a mobile map.Slide from thesis presentation (4/5) describing the application of an interactive usability principle to a mobile map.Slide from thesis presentation (5/5) demonstrating the visual hierarchy in my solution (left) compared to an existing system.Infographic describing the evolution of GPS navigation.Adjustments to OSU's map: outlines removed, contrast increased, web safe colors for mobile devices (top: original, bottom: adjusted).Survey of 35 subjects; results show the participants' dissatisfaction with navigation on handheld devices.Poster announcing Master's Examination.
I recently received my Master of Fine Arts in Design Development from The Ohio State University's Department of Industrial, Interior, and Visual Communication Design. My research emphasis was "Analysis + Application of Presenting Visual Wayfinding Information on Handheld Devices" (in other words: best practices in designing maps for cellular phones). Here is a summary of what I learned; you can also view the project demonstration and full documentation here.