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The Science Behind
Modular Design Thinking
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The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
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The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
“A celebration of the
fusion of Mathematics
and Art…”
“Design solves problems”
Math & Science solves problems
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
!
Science,
Engineering,
and Math
Art, and
Aesthetic
Design
Science,
Engineering,
and Math
Art, and
Aesthetic
Design
Beautiful Products
Agency Model
DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN
Product Life
“Design-Driven” Model
DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN
Product Life
Ideal Model
DESIGNERVELOPERS
Product Life
Realistic Model
DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN
Product Life
?
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
We challenged ourselves to create a visual language for our users
We challenged ourselves to create a visual language for our users
that synthesizes the classic principles of good design with the
innovation and possibility of technology and science.
“
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
Incubation
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
General Ideas
(Things we think we know)
General Ideas
(Things we think we know)
Hypothesis
Prove those ideas
(Proofs or Experiments)
Hypothesis
Prove those ideas
by Proofs or Experiments
Discovery
Angle Sum Theorem
The sum of all 3 angles of a triangle equals 180 degrees
Angle Sum Theorem
The sum of all 3 angles of a triangle equals 180 degrees
a
b c a+b+c=180
Angle Sum Theorem
The sum of all 3 angles of a triangle equals 180 degrees
a
b c
Draw Parallel Line
a+b+c=180
Angle Sum Theorem
The sum of all 3 angles of a triangle equals 180 degrees
a
b c
Draw Parallel Line
a+b+c=180
Angle Sum Theorem
The sum of all 3 angles of a triangle equals 180 degrees
a
b c
b
Draw Parallel Line
Alternate Interior Angle b
a+b+c=180
Angle Sum Theorem
The sum of all 3 angles of a triangle equals 180 degrees
a
b c
b c
Draw Parallel Line
Alternate Interior Angle b
Alternate Interior Angle c
a+b+c=180
Tempest
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
BEAUTY FASHION SCIENCE COOKING LIVING TECH NEWS
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
STANDARD
STANDARD
DOUBLE
TEXT IMAGE
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
Start Big, Think Smaller
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
Hadrons
“Proton”
1920
Hadrons
“Proton”
Partons
“Quarks”
1920 1968
Hadrons
“Proton”
Partons
“Quarks”
Gluons & Bosons
“Strong/Weak Forces”
1920 1968 1979-1983
Hadrons
“Proton”
Partons
“Quarks”
Gluons & Bosons
“Strong/Weak Forces”
Higgs Boson
“God Particle”
1920 1968 1979-1983 2013
Created by Brad Frost & Dave Olsen
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
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The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
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The Science Behind Modular Design Thinking (James Cabrera)
Deduce, learn, then build
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UI FONT
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Efficiency & Re-usability
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Rad or Bad
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45 Live
2,150,403 swipes
Plan for the unknown
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Harold Metcalf
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Hero
One Column
Two Column
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Her Brain on Digital
Hero
Chapter Intro
Photo
Two Column Stat
One Column Stat
Use incubation for inspiration
Start big, then focus on smaller ideas
Always deduce, learn, then build
Design for efficiency & reusability
Plan for the unknown
1
2
3
4
5
Use incubation for inspiration
Thank You!
Start big, then focus on smaller ideas
Always deduce, learn, then build
Design for efficiency & reusability
Plan for the unknown
1
2
3
4
5

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