On was an interdisciplinary graduate periodical established by RISD graduate students in 2006. It featured essays and student work that related to a general issue theme. On was intended as a quarterly publication, but it is unclear if further issues beyond the first were ever published.
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Interplayable surface: an exploration on augmented GUI that co-exists with physical environments
Hoon Yoon
The main goal of this experiment-driven thesis is to envision and design an interactive GUI1(graphic user interface) that coexists with physical surfaces. Based on an understanding of user behavioral patterns for getting access to information in these types of situations, experimentations and prototypes are implemented and tested with participants. In particular, to observe the user behavioral pattern for augmented GUI within certain environments and circumstances, this thesis presents several types of participatory experimentations with physical GUIs. The experiment participants were encouraged to participate in re-creates and reorganizes physical GUI, relating to their own situational specificity or informational tendencies they have.
Based on extracted insights from research and experiments, in the last phase, I propose two thesis models about how interactive GUI applies to a physical environment: simulation mock-ups for user scenarios of augmented GUI and interactive GUI surface combined with projection mapping. Related to people’s behavioral patterns on augmented GUI, the thesis models will show several types of information structures and interactions. Also, in framing the overall data structure and wireframe for the thesis product model, informative affordance corresponding with users’ situational specificity2 is considered as a crucial direction point, actualized on an artifact in a perceptible way. Through experimentally prototyping a thesis model, consequently, I would like to expand the speculative usability interactive GUI will feature in the near future.
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Collection 15
Poster for the 2015 student Apparel Design Department runway show held at the Providence Performing Arts Center. (front)
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Collection 15
Poster for the 2014 student Apparel Design Department runway show held at the RI Convention Center. (back)
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Epistemic Function and Ontology of Analog and Digital Images
Aleksandra Lukaszewicz Alcarez
The important epistemic function of photographic images is their active role in construction and reconstruction of our beliefs concerning the world and human identity, since we often consider photographs as presenting reality or even the Real itself. Because photography can convince people of how different social and ethnic groups and even they themselves look, documentary projects and the dissemination of photographic practices supported the transition from disciplinary society to the present-day society of control. While both analog and digital images are formed from the same basic materia, the ways in which this matter appears are distinctive. In the case of analog photography, we deal with physical and chemical matter, whereas with digital images we face electronic matter. Because digital photography allows endless modification of the image, we can no longer believe in the truthfulness of digital images.
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Equilibrium: public spectacle for social integration
Reem Al Thani
This thesis explores the ways socio-cultural methods of integration can influence architecture, using built form as a catalyst for connection in fragmented cities or communities.
Architecture plays a role in accentuating or diminishing socio-cultural segregation that exists in developing cities with diverse cultures. Doha, Qatar, with a population split between 13% National and 87% Expatriate, is an example of a developing city with extreme diversity that struggles to maintain its local community alongside foreign influx. The situation is jarringly apparent in the form of isolated architecture that has overtaken the city with glass towers and megastructures that are out of context with the desert weather and way of life. Isolated architecture enforces social boundaries through physical boundaries and strategically limited access. Social change will not be achieved by eliminating the expats or stripping the nationals of power or ownership of place; a democratic architectural intervention can create an equilibrium that heightens sense of social responsibility and allows for social integration.
However, until that equilibrium is found, the society of Doha continues to become more fragmented due to lack of awareness and understanding of the integration that needs to occur, both on a social and architectural level.
Integrating diversity through architecture requires three interconnected elements: first behavioral integration – a willingness to change has to be present on some level for socio-cultural development to accrue. Second, programmatic integration,outlined through public sphere theory – the needs of public spaces and public engagement, emphasizing free access, meeting strangers and freedom of expression. Giving a voice to the voiceless – storytelling allowing all to share their perspective on city life for a leveling ground and sense of equality. Third, architectural integration demands a public space typology, that allows for democratic architecture in design considerations and hosting public engagement activities.
The site is a part of the city’s fabric that can host all the qualities needed for social and architectural integration. The water tower presents itself in a very standoffish manner throughout the city, almost forgotten due to its apparent abandonment. It is an obsolete icon of the city’s development, giving it an almost untouchable air of isolation and independence, though it once served all residents of Doha equally – making it a perfect location to create a public spectacle in which to tell stories of the city and its people.
This thesis proposes an architectural intervention driven by acknowledgment of a human need for space that address the underlying issues of a diverse society.
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Aaron Siskind
RISD Archives
Poster for an exhibition of photography by Aaron Siskind at the Joseloff Gallery at the University of Hartford, CT. Includes a reproduction of Aaron Siskind's, "Martha's Vineyard (Seaweed) 2". 1943
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Animation-Film-Video Jr. Show
RISD Archives
Poster for a student Film, Animation & Video Dept. show.
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![Announcing "Contemporary Art at Auction" [a film and lecture by filmmaker E. J. Vaughn] by RISD Archives](https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/risdposters/1132/thumbnail.jpg "Announcing \"Contemporary Art at Auction\" [a film and lecture by filmmaker E. J. Vaughn] by RISD Archives")
Announcing "Contemporary Art at Auction" [a film and lecture by filmmaker E. J. Vaughn]
RISD Archives
Poster for a film and lecture by E. J. Vaughn in the RISD Auditorium sponsored by the Art History Dept. The film: 'America's Pop Collector: Robert C. Scull - Contemporary Art At Auction', 1974, by John Schott and E. J. Vaughn.
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Art and the Law: Six Lectures with discussion presented by RISD Art History
RISD Archives
Poster for six lectures with discussion. Sponsored by the RISD Art History Dept in the College Building.
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Duchamp Cabalism: Lecture/Presentation by Jack Burnham
RISD Archives
Poster for a lecture by Jack Burnham located in the College Building. Gathering after the lecture at Woods-Gerry Mansion, beer, wine, grub - (free)- All Welcome.
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Egypt, the First Place: A Slide Lecture by Gareth Jones
RISD Archives
Poster for a lecture by the Assoc. Professor of Freshman Foundation, Gareth Jones in the Bayard Ewing Building.
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id society presents: I. Bruce Archer, Head of Industrial Design, Royal College of Art, London
RISD Archives
Poster for a lecture by I. Bruce Archer who was the head of Industrial Design at the Royal College of Art in London. The lecture took place at Market House and was sponsored by the ID Society and the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Foundation.
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Miss Blindsight: The Wingwall Auditions
RISD Archives
Poster for a Sunset Hill Film. Director, producer, editor: Wendy Snyder MacNeil. Co-director: Alice Wingwall. Cinematographer, Associated Director: John Terry. Sound recordist, creative consultant: Charles Meyer.
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New Phone: Dagmar Frinta
RISD Archives
Poster for a show of Illustration faculty member Dagmar Frinta's artworks, located in the College Building.
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RISD Architecture, Architectural Design Studio: Design: Build-Contemplation & Communication
RISD Archives
Poster for an exhibition at Market Square.
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RISD Student Performance: A World Premiere of Malevich's Poetry On Stage
RISD Archives
Poster for a RISD student performance at the arts organization, AS220. Part of "The Ahas are not spanking the maid." Illustrated with Myslowski's "New York Composite 5."
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The Figure and Reality From Cubism To Photo-Real: Jonathon Silver, New York
RISD Archives
Poster for a lecture by Jonathon Silver.
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Rhode Island School of Design Graduate Programs / Rof Bronnimann
RISD Archives and Rolf Bronnimann
Poster for the MFA, MID, MAT and MAE programs.
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RISD Graduate Programs / Nonie Close
RISD Archives and Nonie Close
Poster for the MFA, MID, MAT, MLA, and ME programs.
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Film Animation Video Senior Show 2015
RISD Archives and Film, Animation & Video Department
The poster documents the 2015 Film Animation Video Senior Show held in the RISD Auditorium during the 2015 spring semester.
