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Architecture & Design: Recent submissions
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Futilitarian
(University of Kansas, 2010-04-29)Futilitarian, an MFA Thesis Exhibition, explores the conceptualization of the body as a factory. In particular it focuses on bodily cycles related to human reproduction and presents them as absurd parodies of industrial ... -
Omphalos
(University of Kansas, 2010-04-21)Amy Lenharth "Omphalos" Abstract Several years of research into technique and personal experience have resulted in the thesis exhibition called "Omphalos". The central concept of the thesis is the axis mundi, the unseen ... -
IMPROVING THE USER EXPERIENCE OF THE LAWRENCE TRANSIT SYSTEM: A FOCUS ON MAP USABILITY AND ROUTE PLANNING
(University of Kansas, 2009-07-21)The purpose of the Lawrence Transit System thesis is to design a route system with improved coverage and convenience, and to improve the usability of the route map. I use a user-centered, participatory approach to generate ... -
Idle Spots
(University of Kansas, 2009-06-02)This thesis is written in support of "Idle Spots". The objects I make as a ceramic artist are based on my observations and interaction with the natural world. In nature and within my creative process there is a sense of ... -
Entelechy: Potentiality has become an actuality
(University of Kansas, 2009-06-02)This body of artwork entitled Entelechy: potentiality has become an actuality, consists of two interrelated series of object based sculptures addressing different facets of medicine and healing. The first series comments ... -
King Lear: A Gilded Age Tragedy
(University of Kansas, 2009-06-02)KING LEAR A GILDED AGE TRAGEDY Master of Fine Arts in Scenography Thesis under the direction of Delbert Unruh, M.A., Professor of Theatre and Film This theatre design for Shakespeare's King Lear sets the play in late ... -
Creak: The Last Living Terror Bird
(University of Kansas, 2009-06-02)As a metalsmith, I use animals to represent an idea, an emotion, a specific person, or even to metaphorically describe friends, enemies, or relatives. Employing my knowledge of natural history and the fossil record, my ... -
A Quantitative Exploration of the Existentialist Urban Planner and Work Engagement
(University of Kansas, 2008-05-14)The purpose of this study is to explore existentialism synthesized with urban planning theory and develop a measure for the "existentialist urban planner." For existentialists, existence precedes essence, and the profession ... -
Innovation Transformation: A Guidebook for Small Business Development: Inform, Expand, and Deliver
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)Innovation Transformation Guidebook, ITG, is a collection of flash cards designed to help small businesses innovate by strategically improving their current offerings. ITG methodologies are inspired from research in an ... -
Successful Collaboration in an Agile framework
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)Agile is an iterative and incremental framework for developing software. The core values of Agile foster collaboration. This study focuses on experiences of Agile practicioners to understand the core values in practice settings. -
Effects of Design Features on Visitors' Behavior in a Museum Setting
(University of Kansas, 2008-05-13)Effects of Design Features on Visitors' Behavior in a Museum Setting Ting-Jui Chang, M.A. in Interaction Design The study aims to define possible interplay between display design and visitors' behavior in a museum setting. ... -
Where we Are
(University of Kansas, 2008-04-29)The meaning of place to me is one of collection and projection. I endeavor to create works that serve as centers of meaning based on personal experience of a vast network of connections. This thesis body of work draws on ... -
Artifacts of Experience: A Thesis Exhibition
(University of Kansas, 2008-05-02)Through layered cloth, devoré, bleach discharge, hand and machine embroidery, art textiles create this MFA thesis exhibition entitled Artifacts of Experience by Karla Freiheit. The layers of fabric hide and reveal information ... -
Dogs Have Masters
(University of Kansas, 2008-04-28)The vignette "Dogs Have Masters" deals with the role of transition and the power of transformation as it applies to the roles of loss, offering, sacrifice and protection. Ceramic traditions of containment, corporeal metaphor ... -
Interview with Bill Quatman
(2008-03-26)Keith Diaz Moore speaks with Bill Quatman, an internationally recognized expert on "Design Build", a licensed architect, attorney with Shugart, Thomson and Kilroy and a Fellow with the American Institute of Architects, ... -
Interview with Bob Berkebile
(2007-09-10)Keith Diaz Moore talks with Bob Berkebile, one of the founding principals of BNIM Architects, about his role in creation of the U.S. Green Building Council and the Committee on the Environment with the American Institute ... -
Welcome Fall 2007
(2007-08-15)Keith Diaz Moore, Chair of the University of Kansas School of Architecture, introduces the new KU Archcast, welcomes students for the fall 2007 semester and announces some accomplishments of faculty and students as well ...
