Assignment 7-Design Process Revealed

After reading the article A Design Process Revealed, I realized that this website we have to make for our portfolio has to be much more creative and complex then our first one. Since I like how this article was written and how the author labeled the steps they would use in building their website, I thought I would do the same thing.

Research and Discovery

For my portfolio, I want to be able to see who I am and what my interests are. My design should reflect me, like putting my favourite colours on the page, pictures of me, pictures of things I like. I should create links where people could get a better understanding of who I am.

Competitive Analysis

I think the best way to make a great site, is to see one that is already out there. Even though, I would be taking some ideas and changing them to suit my style, it's a great way to figure out what works well on a web page.

Exploration

I want to use words, images and that best describe me, but I also have to make sure that those words and images reflect me. I have to make certain that whatever link I put up there match what I put into that link or it will not make any sense to anyone goes to my web page.

Thumbnail Sketching

Even though the thumbnail is not as important to some, I believe that it is. The thumbnail may be small, but it offers a glimpse as to where the thumbnail will take you. Essentially, the thumbnail should look like the page it will go to. I want it to be creative and I can make it creative by using the right colours and other creative features.

Typography

I want my font to be unique and different, but I also want it to be easy to read. I will have to carefully choose a font that can be exciting and that people will not get sick of looking at. I also have to make sure that all the letters are legible.

Imagery/Composition

A picture says a thousand words, which is why my images have to be right for the web page and reflect what my web page is all about. Not only does that include the actual image, but it should also include the right colours, the right background. Each image should compliment the other, but should also contrast the colour sometimes.

Execution & Implementation

Even though a web page may look good in the program you are using, you have to make sure that it will work in the web browser. During our first assignment, I had no idea how important it would be to check and make sure that web page is aligned, positioned and styled. However, if you want a successful website, you have to consider all these options and more.

Over the next few weeks, I have to create portfolio that will reflect me, but I also know that can't just slap something together. This article made me realize that I have to put in the time to make a great website.