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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: October 1, 2015
Have you ever seen something around the city or on campus that is poorly designed to the point of absurdity? Have you dealt with impossible public transit signs or maybe your favorite coffee bistro has poorly designed chairs? Got an idea to improve things? The Georgia Tech chapter of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, sponsor of Bad Design Atlanta, is seeking submissions that bring some attention to designs that need a little rethinking. Submit an entry for your chance to win a cash prize (Deadline: Nov. 6)
Contest is open to any student or group of students at Georgia Tech. Examples of inspired bad design are at: http://www.baddesigns.com/examples.html
BAD DESIGN ATLANTA CONTEST PRIZES AND RULES:
1st place: $75; 2nd place: $50; 3rd place: $25
Submissions should include:
- Title of submission Name, email, area of study Problem description and Proposed Solution (no more than one page each)
- PDF or Word document (2-page and 500-word maximum); any pictures should fit on the 2-page document
- One submission per person/group
- Submissions are due on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 at 5pm ET
Email submissions to: hfes@gatech.edu