Intro Questions

Provide your name, major, year in school (sophomore, junior, etc).

My name is Grace, and I'm a sophomore, planning on double majoring in Marketing and ComDes.

Tell us a bit about your background and what prompted you to take this class.

I'm interested in possibly pursuing UI/UX as a career, so I think a lot of the skills I'll learn in this class will relate to this subject.

Do you have any experience with HTML/CSS/JS? If so, tell us a bit about it.

I don't have any experience with HTML/CSS/JS, but I am excited to learn about these languages this semester!

Name one thing you hope to learn in this class.

I would love to learn techniques to set up websites that are both intuitive to use and visually pleasing to look at.

Name one way you expect designing for screen to be different from designing for paper.

I think designing for paper typically is more static, whereas designing for screens is usually more dynamic; it will require you to consider multiple options for paths to lead your user down, depending on what they select.

Provide a link to a website you think exemplifies effective design. Explain your choice.

I think Netflix is a website with effective design because it is easy to navigate, and it gives TV show and movie recommendations tailored to each specific user.

Provide a link to a website you think exemplifies effective communication. Explain your choice.

Google Maps is a website with effective communication because it give instructions through both visual and auditory means. It also offers the user many paths and time estimations based on the mode of transportation they choose.

Provide a link to a website you think works well. Explain your choice.

I think Cheyenne Barton's shop website works well because it does a good job showcasing her art, is consistent with her branding, and is straightforward to navigate.