BY KWAN-YI CHAN 815195
PROJECT STATEMENT Background Most people believe that long distance relationship (aka. LDR) is a dead end to a relationship, or it is never going to work. The fact is, there are a lot of successful LDR cases, and there are certain rules or things that the couple can do or follow to help maintaining the LDR. As a LDR survivor myself, I want to make a good use of this chance to create a simple version of the LDR survival guide for those who is having to be in a LDR or going to be in a LDR. Target Audiences Couples that are in LDR, or going to be Anyone that is curious about how LDR works Objectives To help the LDR couples stay strong Hopefully they will take my suggestions and help develop their relationship better Obstacles There are a lot of information to be held on the info graphic (Space limitation) and it might look too complicated; I want to keep it simple and clean Key Benefit Provide not only guidelines to the couples that are in the LDR but also hope Support Statement/ Reasons why I know how depressing it can get when one is in a LDR, and I hope making this info graphic can help them find some hope and keep them strong Tone Friendly, trust worthily Secure Media Adobe Illustrator Application On magazine, newspaper, website Creative consideration It can turn into a small booklet or brochure Or translate into different languages
RESOURCE ARTICLE
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Long-Distance-Relationship-WorkProject
RESOURCE ARTICLE
http://ldrguide.com/
SKETCHES
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SKETCHES
PROCESS
AGREEMENTS
TRUST ROMANCE AGREEMENT
SHARE
ROMANCE
Keep a good amount and quality communication daily if possible.
FINAL IMAGE
LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP
SURVIVAL GUIDE TRUST
Trust is the most important factor in the long distance relationship. Believe in each other, and stay positive.
AGREEMENT
Plan ahead, and make agreements on how you want your partner to do things. For example, how often do you want the other to call you.
ROMANCE Avoid complications. Remain romantic especailly when you two cannot see each other daily.
Keep a good amount and quality communication daily if possible.
SHARE
International text messages can get really expensive sometimes. Yet with technology today, we can always find ways to make it work! You can use a phone application “Whatsapp” for free texting on Andriod platform. It costs 0.99 US dollars for Apple devices. Other than just texting, there are also audio messages. “Talkbox” is an free application Apple devices and Anroid platform. Another choice would be “Jumvo”, which is free on Apple devices.
A lot of websites and platform that you can download online for free for video chat. Such as Facebook video chat ,Skype and MSN. “Fring” is a free application on iPhone and Andriod platform. If you have an Apple devices, Facetime is a freat choice as well!
Sometimes the triditional way to comminicate can enhance the LD relationship. A small surprise, sending small presents to each other can surely help the relationship. write up a diary, for a certain period of time, put down things that happned and your feelings. It could be a great gift to your lover.
CREDIT depositphotos.com laptopsarena.com/hp-laptop-computers www.pcmag.com www.solstation.com shutterstock.com brandsoftheworld.com http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Long-Distance-Relationship-WorkProject http://ldrguide.com/ Content: Mostly from personal experience