Homepage Storyboard
I am planning something that may end up too complicated to do in this class: a dual site, one side being for potential employers, and another informal site for friends and family.
I have 2 versions of each storyboarded right now: a square, linear version and a more graphically interesting version using some curved sections to make things more interesting. The more basic versions are based on things I already know how to do; making the more graphical versions will require learning some new things (of course, that's the point, isn't it?)
Description, Goals, and Inventory
Professional Site
My original design is very basic, with some simple tables and colors (which I like). I suspect this design won't impress anyone; the revised version with a curve at the top down to the side will look much better. I'm not sure if that will detract from the focus of the page, which is supposed to be the 'welcome letter/bio/self-advertisement.' My revised design has a large curve on the top, having my picture and list of nav links in a block of different color on the side. (I may need to rethink my color scheme, although I do like the ones I have). The nave links head off to other parts of the site, including one linking to my personal, informal home page.
Goals and objectives: I want this site to leave prospective employers with an impression of myself as intelligent and competent, well-versed in web design and system administration. A big part of that will be the 'advertisement/welcome letter' that will be the focus of the main page. The resume and portfolio will also help this; other than those things, I can't think of anything else it needs (suggestions are welcome!).
Informal Site
I see this as having a scrollable 'What's Up' box, with current info about what's going on in my life, and possibly a crazy, informal pic that will be changed every so often. My more basic design has everything I wanted, but it just isn't as interesting as the site could be made. The main problem I have with my other design is how to integrate the picture. Apologies to my classmates who can't see any of this to know what I'm talking about; Dr Rice will understand, since he has a huge sheaf of paper from me to wade through (you rule Dr. Rice, sorry for the mess).
My revised design will also include a short welcome note at the top; I think it's a nice touch.
Goals and Objectives: I see this site as being a way for family and friends to keep track of what's going on with me, especially once I move out and have roomates with odd schedules (gogo college life . . .) Anyway, the focus of this page is (in the new version) split between the "What's up" box and the links (in an exciting curved block of color . . .); in the old version it was between a crazy pic and the "What's Up" box. I'm still not sure how to reconcile that. I really want to have a pic up there; perhaps an entirely new design scheme is in order.
I am planning something that may end up too complicated to do in this class: a dual site, one side being for potential employers, and another informal site for friends and family.
I have 2 versions of each storyboarded right now: a square, linear version and a more graphically interesting version using some curved sections to make things more interesting. The more basic versions are based on things I already know how to do; making the more graphical versions will require learning some new things (of course, that's the point, isn't it?)
Description, Goals, and Inventory
Professional Site
My original design is very basic, with some simple tables and colors (which I like). I suspect this design won't impress anyone; the revised version with a curve at the top down to the side will look much better. I'm not sure if that will detract from the focus of the page, which is supposed to be the 'welcome letter/bio/self-advertisement.' My revised design has a large curve on the top, having my picture and list of nav links in a block of different color on the side. (I may need to rethink my color scheme, although I do like the ones I have). The nave links head off to other parts of the site, including one linking to my personal, informal home page.
Goals and objectives: I want this site to leave prospective employers with an impression of myself as intelligent and competent, well-versed in web design and system administration. A big part of that will be the 'advertisement/welcome letter' that will be the focus of the main page. The resume and portfolio will also help this; other than those things, I can't think of anything else it needs (suggestions are welcome!).
Informal Site
I see this as having a scrollable 'What's Up' box, with current info about what's going on in my life, and possibly a crazy, informal pic that will be changed every so often. My more basic design has everything I wanted, but it just isn't as interesting as the site could be made. The main problem I have with my other design is how to integrate the picture. Apologies to my classmates who can't see any of this to know what I'm talking about; Dr Rice will understand, since he has a huge sheaf of paper from me to wade through (you rule Dr. Rice, sorry for the mess).
My revised design will also include a short welcome note at the top; I think it's a nice touch.
Goals and Objectives: I see this site as being a way for family and friends to keep track of what's going on with me, especially once I move out and have roomates with odd schedules (gogo college life . . .) Anyway, the focus of this page is (in the new version) split between the "What's up" box and the links (in an exciting curved block of color . . .); in the old version it was between a crazy pic and the "What's Up" box. I'm still not sure how to reconcile that. I really want to have a pic up there; perhaps an entirely new design scheme is in order.
