Posts tagged "Design"

Fishing Lure Mold Making

With the help of 3D printer of Shapiro Design Lab, I completed my project of making a two part mold for a fishing lure.

Mari Katayama: "My Body as Material"

Through Mari Katayama of Stamps Speaker Series and the accessibility team at the Shapiro Design Lab, I learned how to bring changes within my own passions to make the university more accessible through design.

Call for Submissions: UpstART 200

Have the University’s incredible collections inspired you to make creative work? The UpstART 200 archive is composed of examples from our art, design and architecture collections, holdings and history here at the University of Michigan. The project is now seeking submissions of work by students and alumni that respond to or reflect on the items in the archive.

Conducting Wayfinding Research to Improve Navigation

It’s not uncommon for academic research libraries, especially large ones, to have multiple renovations that add a wing, a floor, or even a new building. The University of Michigan Library buildings on our central campus are no exception. Our undergraduate and graduate libraries form a complex whose structure is just that. Many times a day, staff members direct visitors, patrons, or even a colleague to their intended destination.

Developing Pathways to Full-text Resources with User Journeys

How does a library present the right information to patrons at the right time and place in the face of changing services, new technologies and vendors? User Journeys provide a way to create and improve what information, services and tools will help users on their path to the resources and services they seek. Find out what insights our team gained from developing User Journeys and we'll tell you about tools, resources and templates you can use to make your own!

Art, Architecture & Engineering Online Video Resources

The library has access to online videos in the areas of art, architecture, and engineering. Books 24x7, Art and Architecture in Video, and Engineering Case Studies Online each have a selection of educational videos and/or documentaries.

Designing for the Library Website

This post is a brief overview of the process in designing for large web-based systems. This includes understanding what makes up an interface and how to start fresh to create a good foundation that won't be regrettable later.