What did I learn?
I learned some aspects of site design, at least when it comes to setting up a basic layout and creating a somewhat visually appealing aesthetic.

What was easy?
It was easy putting together the basic layout on figma.

What was challenging?
Everything else. I agonized over every aesthetic choice (font, page color, header/footer color).

How could my submission be improved?
My intuition is telling me there’s something inherently wrong with my result, but my conscious mind can’t put a finger on what exactly that problem is.

How might I apply my knowledge in the future.
I’ll make up my mind on creative decisions faster so I can actually get a result out in a timely fashion.

How did a specific video or reading inspire you?
I had no direct inspiration or influence guiding me on this project.

Figma Link: https://www.figma.com/file/7db3VNaLyR4UNVyXLFaYJR/dma201-project2-starter-(Copy)?node-id=2%3A6

Compared to my first project, I’m actually kind of proud of these compositions. Some of them seem actually striking and the anglerfish one got a complement from another student. I did kind of have a hard time using figma to its fullest potential and I am disappointed in the outer space frame. I also had to shed my habit of relying on symmetry.

I also had a hard time with being consistent with my color schemes, partly due to my mild colorblindness. I only got a creative momentum going once I focused more on just making a striking image rather than fixating on the colors, though it will probably cost me on my grade. One figma tool I really got comfortable with was the gradient tool, allowing me to fill shapes with color compositions that aren’t just flat and lacking depth. I especially enjoyed using the linear color fills to simulate lighting in the seascape frame.

Overall, I think I’ve gotten more comfortable with figma as a program and I think I’ll only improve from here as long as I can keep up with the pace of the class.