DESN368 - Fall 2024
What was the specific moment this quarter where "code" clicked for you?
Code "clicked" for me while creating the Field Guide page. I was making my field guide about Rocket League as that is one of my interests when all of the sudden flexbox started to make sense in my mind and as I understood that more and more of the code was making sense to me.
What was the hardest assignment? How did you get yourself out of the "pit of despair"?
The hardest assingment for me was the field guide because it was the first big struggle I had in html and css, however while working on the flexbox things started to click, I got out of the pit by connecting many dots but all dots that end up being useful everytime I code.
Look at your original "Moodz and Vibes." How does your final portfolio compare? Did you stick to the plan or pivot? Why?
I chose to make a pivot from my original 'Moodz and vibes', this pivot was made because my Header and Body fonts clashed, I chose to lean off of a graphiti heavy heading to using Bebas Neue while keeping the body font of raleway. I also added a bright yellow color to my color pallete to allow there to be a pop on my page.
What would you change about how you approached this course? (e.g., time management, reading documentation, asking for help).
If I could go back to the start of the quarter I would do better about when I start my assingments, allowing myself to have more "drafts" to work with so my final product looks better. The other thing I would do is ask for help sooner, getting that help proves to be crutial in finishing projects at a pace the designer can be happy with.
How do you see this hybrid skillset (Design + Code) impacting your future practice?
The skillset I have developed from DESN368 will be very beneficial in the future. I hope of going into the field of web design or into the field of sports social media, whether I end up in either of those places I will have the skills to code a website, which can allow me to be versitile in where I'm needed.