Graphic Design and Morale: Helpful Widgets and Worthwhile Distractions for the Masculine Chemo Crowd
Date of Award
Spring 4-9-2015
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Art and Design
First Advisor
Elizabeth Throop
Second Advisor
Dr. Ritu Aneja
Third Advisor
Jeff Boortz
Abstract
This thesis explores the possibility that graphic design can have a positive impact on the morale of a male undergoing chemotherapy for testicular cancer. The paper explains the concept of “morale,” why it is vital for patients at a cancer infusion center, and subsequently how graphic design can boost morale. The supporting research fostered a socially-responsible design solution—a mobile application that intertwines design, health, and technology. The application is geared to the patient experience. As such, it can reduce anxiety by providing a distraction in the form of entertainment (as well as providing tools and an anonymous connection for the individual patient to a similar patient population). Furthermore, the application is also designed for research purposes by establishing a framework for collecting measurable data. In turn, this data can be used to enhance the chemotherapy experience—thus contributing to a positive impact on the morale of the cancer patient.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/7026130
Recommended Citation
Brown, Carrie W., "Graphic Design and Morale: Helpful Widgets and Worthwhile Distractions for the Masculine Chemo Crowd." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/7026130