I'll be meeting with Mackenzie on Tuesday to finalize a solution for the new signs that will replace the outdated signs since the recent move...
Afterwards, I'm going to take those, if needed, to FastSigns and look at options for different types of material. Anyway, I might need to create a semi-permanent location sign until a more permanent solution can be decided on.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
November 23
I've reached 150 hours.
Looking at this overall experience, I appreciate the concentrated work I could do independently that ultimately will benefit the library in the months to come. Hopefully, we can work together to address ways in which we can improve the overall user experience within the library. I'm a firm believer that design can play a huge role in providing an "excellent customer experience,"that is eye-opening, thought-provoking, and welcoming. The work I was able to do, along with the readings, I believe have positioned me closer to putting my MLIS to use in the way that fits me well.
Over this week, I'll be continuing to work with Mackenzie in finding a sign solution for the recent move.
Looking at this overall experience, I appreciate the concentrated work I could do independently that ultimately will benefit the library in the months to come. Hopefully, we can work together to address ways in which we can improve the overall user experience within the library. I'm a firm believer that design can play a huge role in providing an "excellent customer experience,"that is eye-opening, thought-provoking, and welcoming. The work I was able to do, along with the readings, I believe have positioned me closer to putting my MLIS to use in the way that fits me well.
Over this week, I'll be continuing to work with Mackenzie in finding a sign solution for the recent move.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
November 21
Hours logged 147
Bexley has a number of very sturdy, classic yet (unfortunately) permanent signs, that although they look good and are effective for the space, no longer are accurate. Mackenzie has placed temporary signs above the originals but the move will be complete in December, and she'd like something more permanent. I'm going to recreate her temporary sign shown below, and see if it can be integrated into the original sign, or atleast cover it effectively. By the way, these are very expensive looking signs, and they are scattered everywhere. A more permanent solution would be a much larger undertaking than what I can do now, however, it's worth investigating a change and see what will fit with the overall design plan for the building.
Bexley has a number of very sturdy, classic yet (unfortunately) permanent signs, that although they look good and are effective for the space, no longer are accurate. Mackenzie has placed temporary signs above the originals but the move will be complete in December, and she'd like something more permanent. I'm going to recreate her temporary sign shown below, and see if it can be integrated into the original sign, or atleast cover it effectively. By the way, these are very expensive looking signs, and they are scattered everywhere. A more permanent solution would be a much larger undertaking than what I can do now, however, it's worth investigating a change and see what will fit with the overall design plan for the building.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
November 20
Hours total 146
Today I've worked on creating a staff picks template, and for fun, used Michael Chabon as the "staff" person. Later, I will use Bexley staff member to more realistically show how this might work. I'm not sold yet on the color scheme, but I did want to minimize color to save on printer ink cost. This is example is also a bit wordier than I think is necessary.
Today I've worked on creating a staff picks template, and for fun, used Michael Chabon as the "staff" person. Later, I will use Bexley staff member to more realistically show how this might work. I'm not sold yet on the color scheme, but I did want to minimize color to save on printer ink cost. This is example is also a bit wordier than I think is necessary.
Friday, November 16, 2012
November 16
Total hours 140 hours.
One other option for the author signage, is to go vibrant color with the backgrounds, and black and white with the author images... samples below:
One other option for the author signage, is to go vibrant color with the backgrounds, and black and white with the author images... samples below:
Thursday, November 15, 2012
November 15
Hours logged, 138 total.
Starting creating a "staff favorite" template for Bexley, which features a space for a photo and book covers. It also includes a box to fill in that would include the staff persons readers' profile. Here's the start of the template, of course it will progress with incoming feedback.
Starting creating a "staff favorite" template for Bexley, which features a space for a photo and book covers. It also includes a box to fill in that would include the staff persons readers' profile. Here's the start of the template, of course it will progress with incoming feedback.
Monday, November 12, 2012
November 12
I reached 133 hours today.
It's been a rough day battling technical computer problems with Photoshop and slow connectivity. Still, I managed to complete several non-fiction author signs... here's one:
It's been a rough day battling technical computer problems with Photoshop and slow connectivity. Still, I managed to complete several non-fiction author signs... here's one:
Saturday, November 10, 2012
November 10
In the last two days, I've worked on the non-fiction end cap Dewey signs. Currently, they are pretty standard and bland, plus are randomly off-center. My idea is to "pos-negative" the image, by lightening the text and darken the background. I think this will help warm the feel of signs and match the eventual endcap signs that will be place above them (the author images). Below is an image for row1, which contains the low 0's through 070's. Nancy Pearl's "Book Lust" titles are in this section, and considering her role in the book and library industry, it seems fitting to include her as an author for that section. My total work hours is at 128 today.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
November 8
I reached 122 hours as of today.
On Monday, Mackenzie Betts and I took couple hours to walk around the library to look at the various signage needs Bexley needs help with. From the "Welcome" sign at the entrance, to the reading room, staff favorites, and the recent move of the media collection and the new tech center, Bexley has a lot of work related to creating a direct coherent message that works.
Today I've worked on the non-fiction collection endcaps, and here is one of Steven Pinker as an example:
On Monday, Mackenzie Betts and I took couple hours to walk around the library to look at the various signage needs Bexley needs help with. From the "Welcome" sign at the entrance, to the reading room, staff favorites, and the recent move of the media collection and the new tech center, Bexley has a lot of work related to creating a direct coherent message that works.
Today I've worked on the non-fiction collection endcaps, and here is one of Steven Pinker as an example:
Monday, November 5, 2012
November 5
Hours total: 116
I'm meeting with Mackenzie Betts at Bexley on Monday, so I'm printing off a few samples of the work I've been doing.
Here's a sample page of full color versus monochromatic endcaps, and dewey signs:
I'm meeting with Mackenzie Betts at Bexley on Monday, so I'm printing off a few samples of the work I've been doing.
Here's a sample page of full color versus monochromatic endcaps, and dewey signs:
Saturday, November 3, 2012
November 3
Hours: 112
Stumbled upon this highlight video on youtube, for Library Design Showcase.
What I found useful, is the overall categories they've created to showcase elements of library design that we need to be cognizant of:
A very nice overview of this years Showcase can be found in this article: http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/librarydesign12
Stumbled upon this highlight video on youtube, for Library Design Showcase.
What I found useful, is the overall categories they've created to showcase elements of library design that we need to be cognizant of:
- Sustainable Construction
- Material Matters
- Navigation and Color
- Children's and Teen Spaces
- Enhanced Functionality
- Outdoor Connections
- Reclamations and Renovations
- Design Details
- Community Living Rooms
A very nice overview of this years Showcase can be found in this article: http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/librarydesign12
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