Our next step in the process of creating our websites is to create a prototype on Figma, which I have been building and working on in the previous weeks through my research, sketching and mock-ups. I used these mock-ups on Figma to begin adding animations and interactions, and placed my designs into a suitable frame … Continue reading “IXD304 – Prototyping”
In order to get a better understand the needs, goals and behaviours of my target audience – those suffering from IBS – I am going to create a set of fictional characters that will represent these sectors. These will be my user personas. Before beginning, I need to think about all the things I want … Continue reading “IXD303 – User Personas”
Today in Kyle’s class, we explored how narratives can be used in print and film. We explored: The Blurring of lines… We looked an animated intros and how these can be used to set the scene Creating a World We looked at work by Simon Wild and Annie Atkins who design assets in graphic design … Continue reading “IXD304 – Week Five: Narratives and Print in Film”
Today’s class was all about content design, and how to properly use and map out content within a site or app. Everything is Content Typography shapes words Loren Ipsum serves no one gov.uk VS gov.ie Creating an easy user journey Users can easily find what they are looking for Government Digital Service start with needs … Continue reading “IXD303 – Week Five: Content Design”
In order to begin the process of building my mock-ups for my product, I need to start thinking about how my product is going to look, and how everything is going to be laid out. To do so, I started sketching out a few ideas for wireframes. I also sketched out a few ideas for … Continue reading “IXD303 – Sketching Wireframes”
With the idea for my app realised and finalised, I wanted to dig out some visual research just to get some ideas flowing. With the app in mind, I wanted to create something that would be visually suitable for all ages, and that would be easy to follow while also not being too boring to … Continue reading “IXD303 – Visual Research”
I’ve been thinking a lot about my product development so far, and the ideation I’ve come up with, and I think my idea is too specific to a certain genre of healthcare. I’m really not as passionate as I was about it, and I think I could come up with some great new ideas if … Continue reading “IXD303 – Research on IBS”
After building up my research, the next step in my project is to create a series of sketches based on my ideas. The sketches should be based around the design of my website, as well as sketches to do with branding and illustrations. I can then use these sketches to build upon my ideas, and … Continue reading “IXD304 – Sketches & Mock-Ups”
In order to begin sketching ideas for my project and creating mock-ups of my designs, I firstly need to create a brand identity. I gathered some more research and design inspiration, as my ideas have altered a bit since I had last taken a look at inspiration. I originally wanted to go for very techno-wave … Continue reading “IXD304 – Creating a Brand”
In today’s class, Kyle gave us a presentation on Art Direction, and making art as our own decision. The art direction is your decision. It doesn’t have to be a sans serif type, and if it is, each of us will handle that differently. “Surprisingly, art direction is seldom taught in schools and there is … Continue reading “IXD304 – Week Three: Art Direction”