{"id":72,"date":"2023-10-09T12:54:30","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T12:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/lizzy-lanfear\/blog\/?p=72"},"modified":"2023-11-04T12:34:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T12:34:54","slug":"week-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nua-ux.design\/lizzy-lanfear\/blog\/entire-project-2a\/project-2a\/week-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the first week, we familiarized ourselves with new teachers and reoriented ourselves on campus after the summer break. We began learning software like WordPress and were introduced to Figma, which we&#8217;ll use later in the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the first day, we received briefs for three projects this year, which felt overwhelming initially due to new software and unfamiliar terms. However, after taking notes and reviewing them, I started to grasp the requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I kicked off with the Evaluate and Iterate project by researching various websites. I sought one that appeared well-designed but had room for improvement. I focused on the Oliver Bonas website to perform a User Flow diagram and Don Norman&#8217;s 7 Design Principles analysis. 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We aimed to create a more inviting and creative workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also shared advice for Year 1 students through sticky notes displayed as pixel art on the wall. I mentioned staying organized and not procrastinating, which I&#8217;ll apply to this year as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, I plan to enhance my software skills in Figma to create top-quality websites. I&#8217;ll achieve this by watching tutorials, exploring tips, and experimenting with the software to teach myself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the first week, we familiarized ourselves with new teachers and reoriented ourselves on campus after the summer break. We began learning software like WordPress and were introduced to Figma, which we&#8217;ll use later in the project. On the first day, we received briefs for three projects this year, which felt overwhelming initially due to new software and unfamiliar terms. 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