The week began with a focus on refining the wireframes for project 3. I dedicated time to make these wireframes more detailed and dynamic. Visualizing how the webpages would appear as users scrolled down was an engaging exercise that injected a sense of life into my concepts.<\/p>\n<\/div> In addition to the wireframes, I turned my attention to the tone of voice and body copy for the project. Given the chosen theme and the target audience of gamers, I decided to adopt an upbeat and fun tone. This decision was driven by the need to resonate with the audience and maintain a sense of enthusiasm throughout the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the wireframes were nearing completion, I couldn’t help but ponder the elements that would make their way into the low-fidelity design on Figma. Questions about color palettes and the placement of images in relation to text continued to occupy my thoughts. These considerations were considerably more complex than what I had encountered in previous projects, but I was gradually coming to grips with the intricacies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the week progressed, I dedicated time to improve the professionalism of the project 3 sitemap. The initial creation of the sitemap had left me somewhat uncertain about the approach. However, after conducting further research and gaining a clearer understanding, I revisited it to give it a more polished and cohesive appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A significant decision was made midweek as I chose to return to project 2. My initial choice of the website for analysis had left me dissatisfied. While the challenge was appreciated, the complexity had made the task more daunting than educational. After some research, I found a website called ‘CraftandCreate,’ which, in my opinion, needed significant improvement. It appeared outdated, lacked user-friendliness, and seemed to lack effort in terms of user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The journey with project 2 began with the creation of a user flow, followed by an analysis of the website using Don Norman’s 7 principles and finally the sitemap and heuristic markup. All that remained was the usability tests and the redesign of certain aspects of the website, tasks that I believed wouldn’t take too long to complete.<\/p>\n<\/div> The journey with project 2 began with the creation of a user flow, followed by an analysis of the website using Don Norman’s 7 principles. The sitemap and heuristic markup were the next steps in the process. All that remained was the usability tests and the redesign of certain aspects of the website, tasks that I believed wouldn’t take too long to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Midweek, we had the privilege of attending a lecture by Greg Quinton, one of the producers of the ‘Smile in the Mind’ graphics book. I found this lecture to be thoroughly engaging, entertaining, and enlightening. Quinton’s passion for his work was evident, and it left an indelible mark on me. I was particularly impressed by the work behind ‘Smile in the Mind,’ as I had researched it previously for my reflective journal. It was fascinating to see one of the individuals responsible for a book I greatly admired.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n On Thursday, we were briefed on Project 4, ‘Design for Good.’ This project tasked us with creating an app designed to alleviate a sustainability-related issue. While I anticipated that I would enjoy this project due to my love for research, the initial briefing was overwhelming. The information was plentiful, and it was challenging to determine the specific focus areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To facilitate our understanding, we were presented with inspiration from the work of previous students. This allowed us to critically evaluate the work and identify areas for improvement. It provided valuable insights into the expectations of the faculty, including video duration, research depth, and the overall quality of the final deliverables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Upon reflection, Week 5 was a productive one. Revisiting project 2 had been a weight on my mind, and I was relieved to have made the decision to start over. Project 3 was taking shape, and I was genuinely enjoying the process of envisioning different elements that would enhance the overall user experience. The lecture by Greg Quinton was inspirational, and it left me motivated and enthusiastic. 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I believed in my ability to deliver a better result, and I was determined to make it happen. As I delved into the rework of project 2, the results were evident immediately. The second attempt at this project was yielding far better outcomes than the first iteration, and this progress brought a sense of accomplishment that validated my decision to revisit it. One of the pivotal moments of the week occurred on Thursday when we received the project 4 briefing. The sheer volume of information and the complexity of the task at hand felt overwhelming. The depth and breadth of information presented left me grappling with the enormity of the project. It was clear that this undertaking would be a significant test of my design skills. The week began with a focus on refining the wireframes for project 3. I dedicated time to make these wireframes more detailed and dynamic. Visualizing how the webpages would appear as users scrolled down was an engaging exercise that injected a sense of life into my concepts. In addition to the wireframes, I turned my attention to the tone of voice and body copy for the project. Given the chosen theme and the target audience of gamers, I decided to adopt an upbeat and fun tone. This decision was driven by the need to resonate with the audience and maintain a sense of enthusiasm throughout the project. While the wireframes were nearing completion, I couldn’t help but ponder the elements that would make their way into the low-fidelity design on Figma. Questions about color palettes and the placement of images in relation to text continued to occupy my thoughts. These considerations were considerably more complex than what I had encountered in previous projects, but I was gradually coming to grips with the intricacies. As the week progressed, I dedicated time to improve the professionalism of the project 3 sitemap. The initial creation of the sitemap had left me somewhat uncertain about the approach. However, after conducting further research and gaining a clearer understanding, I revisited it to give it a more polished and cohesive appearance. A significant decision was made midweek as I chose to return to project 2. My initial choice of the website for analysis had left me dissatisfied. While the challenge was appreciated, the complexity had made the task more daunting than educational. After some research, I found a website called ‘CraftandCreate,’ which, in my opinion, needed significant improvement. It appeared outdated, lacked user-friendliness, and seemed to lack effort in terms of user experience. The journey with project 2 began with the creation of a user flow, followed by an analysis of the website using Don Norman’s 7 principles and finally the sitemap and heuristic markup. All that remained was the usability tests and the redesign of certain aspects of the website, tasks that I believed wouldn’t take too long to complete. The journey with project 2 began with the creation of a user flow, followed by an analysis of the website using Don Norman’s 7 principles. The sitemap and heuristic markup were the next steps in the process. All that remained was the usability tests and the redesign of certain aspects of the website, tasks that I believed wouldn’t take too long to complete. Midweek, we had the privilege of attending a lecture by Greg Quinton, one of the producers of the ‘Smile in the Mind’ graphics book. I found this lecture to be thoroughly engaging, entertaining, and enlightening. Quinton’s passion for his work was evident, and it left an indelible mark on me. I was particularly impressed by the work behind ‘Smile in the Mind,’ as I had researched it previously for my reflective journal. 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