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In this individual project, I developed a professional-quality technical description and user guide for the astrolabe\u2014an ancient astronomical device. The goal was to support users (like myself) who are new to historical instruments and empower them to explore astronomy through clear, thoughtful design. This project emphasized clarity, accessibility, and respectful communication that prioritizes user agency.<\/p>\n
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Goal:<\/strong> Describe the astrolabe and its components visually and textually, without providing instructions.<\/p>\n This poster breaks down the astrolabe into its five major components\u2014the Rule, Rete, Motherfront, Motherback, and Alidade\u2014and includes a historical timeline, labelled diagrams, and a functional legend. 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The final work was praised for its clarity, elegant layout, and ability to make a complex historical device approachable for new users. By integrating visual consistency, scale cues, and accessible language, the system empowers users to meaningfully interact with the astrolabe without being overwhelmed by its complexity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Final Thoughts” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|on||||||” title_text_color=”gcid-83f0f885-132e-435d-9f1a-d77147b571c1″ title_font_size=”35px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-83f0f885-132e-435d-9f1a-d77147b571c1%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_body_font|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ max_width=”1082px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This project taught me how to balance visual storytelling with technical precision. 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Chiara Pravlik
Information Designer<\/h2>\n