The core technologies used to build a website from scratch are the coding languages HTML(structure), CSS(styling), Javascript(Interactivity). There are other methods of building a website, however using web-builders such as Wix, Squarespace, and Webflow. Using a web-builder felt a little like cheating until I began using Webflow. I was determined to build my portfolio site…Continue Reading IXD 301 Week 4. A recap on HTML & CSS
Week 3 IXD 301 Feedback, Portfolio so far.
This week was by far the best for advancing my design thinking as I received some extremely useful feedback. As a class, we placed our work onto a Miro board and gave each other feedback on our designs. For me, it was extremely nice to get feedback on where I could improve and where I…Continue Reading Week 3 IXD 301 Feedback, Portfolio so far.
Week 2 IXD302 Applying for a job
This week I will begin to write my CV and cover letter, Luckily for me, I already have a CV designed so I think I will refine it by implementing the advice given in this week’s class. The advice I got today was very interesting, My original CV had a picture of me included along…Continue Reading Week 2 IXD302 Applying for a job
Week 1 IXD302 Aspirations of work
Within this post, I will be listing and describing some of the companies I love throughout the UK and abroad. This is an important first step into the world of UX it will allow me to cater my skills in the long run for one of these companies and see who else is out there…Continue Reading Week 1 IXD302 Aspirations of work
Week 2 IXD 301 Crazy 8’s and User stories
During a workshop this week we took part in a workshop called Crazy 8’s , put simply 8 ideas in 8 minutes. The ideas were supposed to be for ideas for our landing page. The first time I performed this task a few years ago I struggled to get 8 ideas, this time around I…Continue Reading Week 2 IXD 301 Crazy 8’s and User stories
Week 1 IXD 301 Discovery/Research
To begin my journey towards the creation of a portfolio website I performed a content audit of a similar website. This helped me gain insight into what the website would potentially include and guided me in my creation of a content strategy. I identified key elements that my final piece should have, these include: Homepage,…Continue Reading Week 1 IXD 301 Discovery/Research
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