IXD103 – Final Submission

The following are links to my work: Brand Guidelines – https://brandpad.io/jessdonnan Portfolio – https://jessdonnan.github.io/portfolio/ Summary The initial concept of my brand was to create something that was sophisticated yet creative. I chose a minimalist approach to my overall style, as I felt this allowed consistency and professionalism, while also giving space to bring innovation. My … Continue reading “IXD103 – Final Submission”

IXD103 – Portfolio Feedback & Updated Design

Feedback During Monday’s class, we received feedback on our current portfolio website designs. Daniel was able to provide some ideas for me in terms of moving some stuff around on my website. I was concerned with the fact that the website looked too empty, but he said that it would begin to feel more full … Continue reading “IXD103 – Portfolio Feedback & Updated Design”

IXD103 – Brand Touchpoint

During Monday’s Class, we were tasked with creating a personal brand touchpoint, which would allow us to create an emotional connection between the brand and the consumer. We could choose anything at all – merchandise, an animation, a new interface. I decided to go with designing a mobile version of my portfolio site (which is … Continue reading “IXD103 – Brand Touchpoint”

IXD103 – Portfolio Wireframes & Prototype

Wireframes I began by sketching out a grid of 20 squares, where I filled each one in with a different wireframe idea for my portfolio. I found this extremely helpful as it allowed me to have a wide range of ideas right at the start, that I could choose my favourites from and develop from … Continue reading “IXD103 – Portfolio Wireframes & Prototype”

IXD104 – Infographic: Illustrations

To accompany my statistics, I need to produce a few illustrations so as to portray certain elements of information. This will include a general ‘woman’ outline, which I can use to represent number statistics, and an illustration of a woman, possibly showing empowerment by a raised fist or something like that. Woman Icon Here it … Continue reading “IXD104 – Infographic: Illustrations”

IXD104 – Infographic: Sketches & Development

Sketches & Wireframes In order to prepare for my final design, I have produced a series of wireframes that I want to base my final design around. I will move my development to in Illustrator, where I can begin a digital process. Out of all three of the designs, I like the second the best. … Continue reading “IXD104 – Infographic: Sketches & Development”

IXD103 – Portfolio Website Research

In order to prepare for building my own portfolio site, I want to research various existing portfolio sites to gain inspiration and ideas. During Monday’s class, Daniel introduced us to a number of portfolio sites to research. Bonfire Link to website: https://www.bonfire.com/x/ I really liked this site and chose to place it within my research … Continue reading “IXD103 – Portfolio Website Research”

IXD103 – Brand Guidelines

What is a brand style guide? A brand style guide is a rulebook that explains how an organization presents itself to the world through its logo, font and color selections, photography and much more. Put another way, it’s a reference tool that helps maintain consistency in what a brand looks, feels and sounds like. It’s so powerful that … Continue reading “IXD103 – Brand Guidelines”

IXD104 – Infographic: Design Research

In order to refine my initial sketches and ideas, I want to look into some visual research and inspiration. I’ve decided to create a Pinterest board focused on infographic designs that appeal to what I want my own to be styled similarly to, that I can take influence from. What makes a good infographic? Here … Continue reading “IXD104 – Infographic: Design Research”