Blog Post 4: Plans for Revision & Stuff

It seems that some of the changes that I might make was discussed in my last blog post. One of the revisions that I want to do, though, is make one of my sources, The Non-designer's Design Book, the foundation of my literature review. When Dr. B. said that we need to condense our literature review a bit, I realized that making that book the basis of my literature review, I could still use my resources used AND bring in others. Robin Williams creates the fundamental principles of CARP that fit with most other designers' principles somehow and in someway. These sources will help show the necessity of knowing more about how companies are using certain design principles and rhetoric in a way that hides the intention of making more money off of the buyer than the buyer intends.  

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  1. AshtonOctober 26, 2020 at 9:17 PM

    I looked back at your previous post, and I feel like Williams's book makes a lot of sense with the focus you're going for. That book has been largely helpful for people who are new to the function of visual design--specifically, most consumers. Because we are so inundated with advertising in the hyper-capitalist United States, it's important to know how images--not just words--can also influence us. Williams's book would definitely be a good first step in educating consumers, although her approach is more practical than ethical.

    Assuming you had finished your research, how would you suggest implementing your findings? Would you propose "the rhetoric of visual design" as its own unit in secondary or postsecondary English courses? Should watchdog organizations actively prevent consumers from falling for shifty advertising with public education campaigns? If so, how might such campaigns teach these visual rhetoric without being burdened with academic language?

    P.S. Hi, Kim!

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