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Purpose Prepare floor plans to be included in DORIS research deliverables. Responsible Party This activity could be assigned to any team member who has capacity. Interdependencies This activity takes place in three phases: Initial tracing can take pl...

This layer is a reference for every other layer in the file. It will not be viewable in the final deliverable. Additional Resources Client-provided floor plan located in project folder in Box Directions Begin with page 3 (the letter-sized page). Dete...

The floor plan layer is for the foundation/structure of the actual building + elements that are not movable (i.e. walls, offices, rooms, etc.) Object Styles Exterior Walls Interior Walls Exit to Exterior Directions Click into layer 2: F...

Use this layer to add workstations, conference room furniture, and any significant furniture in common spaces (reception desk, cafe tables, etc.) Object Styles (Furniture group) Workstation Walls Furniture Directions Use the Pen tool and the...

Use this layer to label all rooms and areas on the floor plan. When available, include the room number assigned by the client. Object Style Room labels Additional Resources Original client-provided floor plan located in the project folder in Box (ope...

Use this layer after the study has been completely set up in Vantage Space to add the point numbers. Object Styles Data points Additional Resources Floor plan with data points downloaded from Vantage Space Directions Download the floorplan with...

Once the usability study data is collected and analyzed, we update the floor plan with colors to indicate a space/data point's occupancy.  The occupancy layers are split up by type of space: workstations (cubicles, open workstations, and private offices), coll...

Make sure the floor plan is complete and clean before exporting to include it in a DORIS research document. Additional Resources  Document outline or content draft Directions In the Layers panel, click the eye icon next to 1: Original Company Floor P...

Usability data floor plans are inserted into research documents as image files.

Most DORIS documents are designed to be viewed as a spread: two portrait pages next to each other, like a book. If a PDF was not properly exported from InDesign, it might open in a single-page view in Adobe Acrobat. You can edit a document's properties to open...

Directions About InDesign Templates Adobe InDesign template files are pre-designed layouts.  They come with placeholder text, images, and styles that can be customized to fit specific content needs. Templates streamline the design process by providing cons...

About the template text strategy Placeholder text or text that should be reviewed is displayed as pink. This color is controlled by a character style, !Pink - edits needed. In more complex templates, like Challenge Defining and Insight Report, the pink t...

Understanding the document grid A grid in graphic design is a foundational layout tool that organizes content on a page using horizontal and vertical lines. This structure helps designers maintain consistency, alignment, and hierarchy in their compositions. G...

Follow the instructions to create a document from a template. Save the new file to the project folder in Box. Select pages 20-25 (CD) in the Pages panel Right-click and select Duplicate Spreads Repeat 1. and 2. as many times as there are Ch...

Repeat these steps for every challenge/solution/finding in the document. 1. Add content Copy all the content for a challenge/solution/finding from the Google Doc file.  Using the Text tool, place the cursor into the text frame on the corresponding C...

Primary Logo Clear space Make sure there's always enough space around the logo to keep it clear and easy to read. Maintain empty space around the wordmark that's the size of the letter "D" or 30% of the wordmark's size. Secondary Logos The secondary lo...

Primary Colors Generally, DORIS Green should be used for the DORIS logo and design elements, not text. It does not provide enough contrast for accessibility.   ◼DORIS Green#98C23DC46 M4 Y100 K0R152 G194 B61 ◼Sap Green#5B7B38C67 M33 Y99 K17R91 G123 B56 ◻ Pu...

Whitney Whitney is the primary typeface for all DORIS materials. Whitney is available in many weights, but Book is the default for most text. When you need to emphasize an important word or sentence, use Whitney Semibold. FreightText Pro FreightText Pro ...

Icons simplify complex ideas and translate messages quickly. When designed with a similar style and structure, each icon unifies our communications and creates a consistent brand experience. DORIS icons may appear in two colors to add contrast and dynamism to...

This brand pattern may be used to add versatility and interest. The design draws upon the speech bubble in the DORIS logo and emphasizes our core values, especially Lead with Listening.  Patterns should always be complementary within a design and never the pr...