project – J’vion’s Site

DMA 217 PROJECT 2

jvionlove — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:50:43 +0000

In this project I learned how to create a splash page. I have never heard of such thing until doing this project. I found is easy finding a base color and something to match that base color for the overall design. However, it was very challenging thinking about what I wanted to create for an app. I also found it challenging getting all of the options to work when selected. A lot of times I caught mistakes such as the button going to the wrong slide or not doing anything at all. Lastly, I wanted to be able to copy and paste whatever code generated on the last slides but I was unable to do so. I could have added a few more slides and options instead of limiting each streaming service to just one code. For example, if the user selects Hulu, it only generates one code. The same goes for Neflix and Disney Plus even though none of them share the same code. I could have also added a little more variety of colors in my design.

In the future if I ever have to design something that requires more than one option on the screen, I could use knowledge that I learned in this project to do so. A student created a spelling game names Ghost. Their color design was similiar to mine and that is what inspired me to do red and white.

DMA 214 PROJECT 4

jvionlove — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 20:22:38 +0000

In my project I used the city of Buffalo since I was born and raised here. In this project I learned how to crop an image in Figma. It was easy setting up a grid to follow and use the rule of thirds. There really was not too many challenges and this was personally the easiest project this semester as it only took me two hours to complete. One ‘challenge’ was figuring out which colors I wanted to use. Another thing is figuring out where to put the colors on the stamp. One thing I would have improved on is blending the colors a bit more. Some of the stamps with different tiles could have been mixed better but other than that the project came out pretty solid. In the future I could apply the rules of thirds to any future assignments in future DMA classes and even real world projects. I could also blend in colors more precisely. One example that really stood out to me is from a former student named Alberto Pena. In his design, I liked how he positioned everything, from the price to the name of the city. I also like the Los Angeles stamp where he adds the lights spelling ‘Hollywood’.

DMA 214 PROJECT 3

jvionlove — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:15:34 +0000

In my project I used the metaphor ‘brainstorming’. In this project I learned, well relearned since I forgot, how to combine more than one image. It was easy finding photos that I wanted to use. However, it was very challenging making those photos appear more realistic and not just plastered onto a photoshop document. My submission could be improved by making the photos more realistic and pop out to the viewer. Another way my submission could be improved was by using Figma. I am most familiar with Figma compared to Illustrator and Photoshop, but I wanted to step out of my comfort zone. However, using Figma would have helped me more since I am used to Figma. Lastly, I could have used a better head to put the brain in. It looks out of place.

I can apply my knowledge to future work scenarios by being able to combine more than one image on Photoshop or Illustrator on top of the other things I mentioned above that I can improve on. In an example provided, a former student named Manny Ramirez’s background caught my attention. I really liked the way his sky looked. It was graphically detailed. Also the clock is shaped like a bird which was a great design.

DMA 214 PROJECT 2

jvionlove — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:48:45 +0000

In this project I learned how to coordinate different colors on Figma. I also learned how to use more than just the solid colors. It was easy adding the basic shapes to each slide and the solid color background. I did find it challenging when I got to the desert and figuring out how I can add more than one color to the background. That was before I was realized that I had to change the setting from ‘Solid’ to ‘Linear’. I was also stuck on what exactly I wanted to put on each frame. There were many ways I could improve on my submission but the main two were colors and detail. I could use better colors and adding more detail to each frame to give it some life rather than just look like an third grade art project. One way you can improve is making the instructions a little more clear. I looked at the examples for help to really understand the project. Looking at JonneMarie’s example from her WordPress page really inspired me. For example, I loved the way she set up her landscapes. From the background color, to the way the buildings looked, it was incredible.

DMA 217 Project 1

jvionlove — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:49:42 +0000

In this project I learned how to prototype using Figma and test my app using Maze. I have also learned how to create assets within my project. It was very easy to design each frame within my project. Initially I did find it challenging to be able to prototype and make everything work such as the buttons but was quickly able to learn. I also struggled to update Maze as I made changes to my project on Figma. I first refreshed the page but when I saw that wasn’t working I was confused. However, I noticed a ‘refresh prototype’ button on the top right side of Maze and that’s when I was able to update my project. I could have changed the background color a bit as it was too bright. I also could have added a time and date feature instead of just the task itself. There really isn’t anything you can improve on for the next assignment. Everything was perfect to me. I can apply my knowledge to future assignments by allowing users to test it first so I can receive feedback. I can also simply just think like a user would as well as a designer. There honestly was not a specific reading or video that helped me.