Exercise 1: Introduction

Hi! My name is Rhea Chopra. I’m a sophomore studying Physics and Music at Carnegie Mellon University. I’m in the Class of 2023 and looking to explore more in the world of design!

This week’s assignment is to understand why some things are effectively, or ineffectively, designed.

Effective Design: Nutrition Labels

Nutrition labels are easy to understand, especially if you know what you’re looking for. They’re also pretty clear in terms of font and wording. They clearly state what they contain including like traces of foods or condiments, or cross-contacts. They include exact quantities per serve and how many of these servings there is per, for example, container. If you’re looking for something specific to avoid then it’s pretty easy to do so.

Ineffective Design: Website Cookies

Website cookies agreements are hard to read, often waste time, and can tend to be really long and confusing. They can sometimes cause people to just accept the cookies in an effort to get rid of the pop-up, and so they can end up being huge communication complications. These, in turn, that could result in losing your data or information.