Year: 2021

IXD301: Portfolio Website Development

Inspiration I had previously looked at different portfolio websites for inspiration. However, I thought it was important to create a mood board with a collection of ideas. Doing this gave me some last minute inspiration and gave me a better idea of the different approaches I could take. Here is a screenshot and a link…Continue Reading IXD301: Portfolio Website Development

IXD301: Content Audit Task

This week we were given the task of creating a content audit for a website. Before I began, I wanted to find out more about what a content audit includes. A content audit is the process of systematically analysing the content on your website to uncover strengths and weaknesses. Benefits: Gives you a thorough list…Continue Reading IXD301: Content Audit Task

IXD301: Week 2 Reflect & User/Job Stories Task

Where content comes from This week we learnt about where content comes from and who owns it. Client : Most of the time, the content is supplied by the client. Therefore, they will give you exactly what they want on their website, app etc. Self-generated: This is much more time consuming as you need to…Continue Reading IXD301: Week 2 Reflect & User/Job Stories Task

IXD302: Local / International Design Firms

Local Paperjam Paperjam is a branding and design studio based in Belfast’s cathedral quarter. They aim to create “engaging and impactful designs that deliver big results”. The company formed in 2003 so it is a well-established company with lots of experience under their belt which I think is good if a student were to get…Continue Reading IXD302: Local / International Design Firms

IXD301: Portfolio Research and Inspiration

Studio Lovelock When you first enter the site, you are met with big text saying, “Branding to engage and inspire”. I like this as it’s a short bio about their company which lets users know what work they do. This page also has their wordmark and logo which shows off their unique brand. Overall, this…Continue Reading IXD301: Portfolio Research and Inspiration

IXD103: Final Submission

Brand Guidelines PDF: brand guidelines Portfolio Website Link: https://laurengilmoreixd.github.io/ixd_portfolio/index.html Brand Summary: At the start of this semester, I knew very little about branding. Like many people, I thought the majority was just a logo, but I quickly found that this wasn’t the case. I learnt that so much more time and thought go into a…Continue Reading IXD103: Final Submission

IXD103: Corrected Portfolio Website Prototype

Designing my final prototype After receiving some helpful feedback at a group critique, I went back and made some changes. I completely redesigned the top of the website. I took out the illustration and replaced it with an animation of my visual marque. I feel that this ties in with my brand better as it…Continue Reading IXD103: Corrected Portfolio Website Prototype

IXD104: Knowledge Is Beautiful- Book Review

This book by David McCandless is full of incredible work which can inspire me and teach me more about the world of infographics. He provides context to sometimes complex information which plays a big part in understanding ideas. I was intrigued by his style and how he uses imagery and patterns to help visualise data….Continue Reading IXD104: Knowledge Is Beautiful- Book Review

IXD104: Infographic Feedback, Corrections, Final

Feedback During the group critique I received lots of helpful feedback which I will use to improve my infographic. It will also help me moving forward when creating the next section of it. Here is the feedback and suggestions I received: Make the title stand out more by increasing the size The statistics related to…Continue Reading IXD104: Infographic Feedback, Corrections, Final