This assignment will be an analysis of specific case studies that you have chosen based on the specialisms offered in the MA Design. You will present written and argued perspectives based on theory, research and practice.

1. Read the literature relevant to your chosen theme. Make sure you include peer-reviewed articles and be careful with the credibility of online sources. Read as carefully and objectively as you can.

2. Define the design principles relevant to your theme that have emerged from theory, research and practice.

3. Select and analyse attentively two case studies.

• Case Study 1: an unsuccessful example that dismisses the design

principles.

• Case Study 2: a successful example that uses design principles.

4. After becoming thoroughly familiar with these case studies, identify

the key problems of Case Study 1 (unsuccessful example) and the key

benefits of Case Study 2 (successful example).

5. For Case Study 1, propose alternative solutions to the identified

problems by applying the design principles. Present the chosen

solution(s) in detail (written and graphically).

6. Use an appropriate structure for the written analysis you will submit:

• Essay title

• Theme and case studies

• Literature review

Analysis

Procedure

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• Design principles at a glance

• Background and analysis: Case Study 1 and 2

• Problems solution: Case Study 1

• Conclusion

• References

Notes:

a) Do not forget the value of graphics. In some cases you might need to use graphics, illustrations, pictures, charts or tables to support the your text effectively.