I've been working diligently on my next "big" project...
So, check this out.
We get all kinds of reports that our classroom technology documentation is out-dated. I'm in the right mind to agree.
I mean, check these docs out:
Pros:
- Each booklet has a corresponding room#.
- Each booklet is detailed enough to demonstrate how to use the black boxes.
- Diagrams are pretty low-quality, and don't explain much.
Cons:
- No one reads them.
- They are often misplaced or thrown away.
- No Windows/Mac Configuration, only blackbox operation.
- Full-sentence/full-paragraph Text-heavy (seriously, who does this anymore?)
- Paper degrades, gets torn, turns yellow.
SO...
This year, I am taking the initiative to draft new classroom documentation that is/has:
- More universal (can be applied across the board)
- Explains more conceptually how projection works (outlining basic input- output- logic)
- Digital copies (via helpcenter or UT website) -downloadable & printable
- Better looking (using infographics, some nice typefaces, and decent photos)...
So far, I have drafted a template for my cohort to use in assisting me...
I have also finished the "Black Box" poster which should be laminated and posted in the inside door of the black boxes to provide a quick, visual how-to and identification card.
Voila---:
For all of you designers out there... it's a combination Frutiger Std Light and Myriad Pro.
We had to make it a little more approachable and less wordy.
You can download the PDF file here: BlackBox Identification Guide
More to come!
