DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/V2EN-HH66
Defense Date
2014
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts
Department
Design
First Advisor
Roy D. McKelvey
Second Advisor
Brooke Chornyak
Third Advisor
Rab McClure
Fourth Advisor
Steven Hoskins
Abstract
Social connection is an essential human need. Personal connections exist at a variety of depths and within different types of relationships. Small daily choices determine the strength of those connections and their impact on our well-being as individuals and as a community. Modern society and technology have altered the speed and channels of connection, increasing communication but decreasing meaningful connection. It is critical to understand how the methods of communication affect the depth of connections. Through a series of participatory graphic design projects, I analyze the strengths and weaknesses of one-on-one, small group and community connections within an established taxonomy of the levels of connection, to identify the factors that contribute to strong social relationships.
Rights
© The Author
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-16-2014
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