Material Matrix Araabee uses the power of design to create fun and immersive tools to help Arab American middle schoolers to learn Arabic.
01 / Print Magazine Araabee Magazine : A printed magazine designed for children ages 11-14. The content is easy to read, short articles with engaging images. 6 Points |
32 Pages |
Content generation |
Photographs + Illustrations
02 / Digital Magazine An interactive magazine : Content will have interactive features to make it more explorable. There will be Arabic grammar fun videos. 5 Points |
32 Pages |
Photographs + Illustrations |
3 Motion Graphic videos
03 / Promotional Website Live Informational website, consists of 6 pages. The audience could get all needed information and also can do the magazine subscription there. 2 Points |
6-7 Pages |
Content generation |
Photographs + Illustrations
04 / Writing Club A writing club that would include social activities that would engage kids with creative ways to improve their Arabic writing skills. 1 Point
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Posters
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Printed Brochure | T-shirts | Social Media Pages
Timeline 1
Spring 2015 Thesis 2 : Exploration
Mod 01
Mod 05
Mod 06
Mod 10
Mod 11
Mod 15
Visual System Refine System before class starts
Present it to instructor.
Finalize the typeface, type hierarchy, and color system..
Finalize any photo and/or graphic style.
Visual System Complete
Araabee Magazine 6 Points
Generating the content//12 articles
Sketching the Create visuals for magazine design. the magazine
Refine magazine design & Create Cover
32 PG Magazine Complete
7 points Promotional Website 1 Points
Begin brainstorming// site planning & research
Organize content & structure of site
Test Wireframes & refine the design
Research potential user testing methods, assemble participant groups
Begin user testing
Code the website
Promotional Website Complete
Use feedback to refine final design
User Testing Process Book
50% of work done! Work on the process book // Updates should be documented throughout the design process
Timeline 2
Fall 2016 Thesis 3 : Refinements
Writing Club 1 Point
Advertise for the event before class starts
Mod 01
Create print materials
Mod 05
Test print
Mod 06
The event / collect kids writings display them in the magazine.
Mod 10
Mod 11
Mod 15
Event Complete
Araabee Digital Magazine 4 Points
Generating the content
Sketching the Create visuals for Refine magazine magazine design. the magazine design
Coding the magazine / Add interactive features.
32 PG Magazine Complete
8 points Arabic Grammar Videos 3 Points
Begin brainstorming// site planning & research
Testing would include // Event evalutations // Magazine interactive features // Grammar Videos
Organize content & Create visual slides
Make the 3 videos
Grammar Videos Complete
Begin user testing & use feedback to refine the design
User Testing Final Videos
Final Video, PPT presentation, Process Book, Visual System Guidelines are due in module 13. Contact Graduate School.
Process Book
Work on the process book // Updates should be documented throughout the design process. Finalize and send to print by the end of module 12.
Final Thesis Presentation