1. Provide your name, major, year in school (sophomore, junior, etc).
Kyle Chang, ComDes BA & Marketing, Junior
2. Tell us a bit about your background and what prompted you to take this class.
As I started creating a site for my portfolio, I thought it would be helpful if I knew how websites were made.
3. Do you have any experience with HTML/CSS/JS? If so, tell us a bit about it.
I only learned a little of JavaScript with Python.
4. Name one thing you hope to learn in this class.
I hope to learn how to create an website and design webpages of my taste.
5. Name one way you expect designing for screen to be different from designing for paper.
Since users can interact with features on screen, I expect designing for screen to be more user-friendly and approachable.
6. Provide a link to a website you think exemplifies effective design. Explain your choice.
SSENSE - I think SSENSE exemplifies effective design because its minimal layout, imple typography, and use of white space allow the product images to stand out.
7. Provide a link to a website you think exemplifies effective communication. Explain your choice.
Are.na - I think Are.na communicates information effectively by organizing images, links, and text into simple visual collections. Its structure makes it easy to understand relationships between different pieces of information without r equiring much explanation.
8. Provide a link to a website you think works well. Explain your choice.
Aesop - I think the Aesop website works well because it has clear navigation and organizes a large amount of product information without feeling cluttered. The simple layout and consistent product pages make it easy to browse and find information.