For this task, I utilized my previous work from project two to assist me, as I needed a refresher on the distinctions between the 7 design principles. I referred to both the Oliver Bonas project and revisited the project brief to reinforce my understanding. In conclusion, this task significantly enhanced…
During weeks 4 and 5, I made the decision to revisit and revamp my project 2 because I wasn’t satisfied with its initial outcome. I wanted to challenge myself further and enhance the project. To achieve this, I embarked on research and analysis of ‘CraftandCreate,’ an online arts and crafts…
At the outset of this project, I had limited experience with wireframes, having primarily worked on minimalistic ones in the past. The challenge here was to create comprehensive wireframes for an entire website, considering elements like text size, image placement, navigation bar, and interactivity. Initially, I felt uncertain about how…
As I delved into the research phase of my project, my primary objective was to gain a comprehensive understanding of the games I intended to feature on my website. This involved an exploration of the games’ intricacies, including the foods within the game worlds, the color schemes, and the overall…
In Week 5, I found myself at the crossroads of multiple projects, as I juggled between project 3 and revisiting project 2. The week brought about its share of challenges and revelations, primarily stemming from the introduction of project 4. Here’s a detailed account of the key events and developments…
On November 1st, we had the privilege of hosting a lecture by the highly talented Greg Quinton. This lecture held special significance for me as I discovered that he was one of the main producers of the graphics book ‘A Smile in the Mind,’ which I had previously used in…
On Monday, October 30th, Dave Watson conducted a workshop for us, where we had the opportunity to acquire new skills in Figma. During this workshop, we learned how to create a toggle button that changes color and shifts its position when clicked, a checkbox that smartly animates upon clicking, and…
This week was productive as I solidified my ideas for Project 3. I’ve chosen the theme of “Food and Drink” with the audience of “gamers.” Though this project seems challenging, I look forward to learning and expanding my knowledge in UX and UI design. I started the week brainstorming ideas…
On October 26th, we had our second coding workshop of the year. During this session, we delved deeper into coding concepts and error identification. We also learned to incorporate simple animations into our websites, which was an enjoyable experience. Initially, things were progressing smoothly as I followed the steps accurately.…
On Wednesday 26th October, we had our second lecture from Phil Carter, the same one we had in first year, to kick off the lecture series. This lecture was eye opening because it allowed me to see how a real designer thinks and works in his company. It was truly…