There will be two main briefs including documented research, concept development, ideation, design and execution which will be posted to your sandbox. All projects will be presented in class for critique. You will also be responsible for exercises connected to your personal sandbox, any readings/responses, and in-class activities.
Exercises/Sandbox
Using HTML5/CSS3 you will produce a personal web page that will serve as your sandbox throughout the quarter. It will serve as a space for you to experiment with each new exercise and will link to your two main projects, process, and case studies.
Project 1: Website Redesign
In this project, you will redesign an existing multi-page responsive website, making the site more user-friendly by rethinking the user experience, information architecture, content, audience, and responsive nature. You will be creating/testing an interactive prototype using a prototyping tool. You are NOT coding this one.
Project 2: Interactive Storytelling
Online editorial platforms are trying new and exciting ways of presenting content to make full use of the digital experience. Your challenge is to bring a short story to life, while considering the flow of content, visual design, expressive web typography, animated and interactive enhancements, and overall responsive nature. You will be designing and developing (a.k.a. coding) a more experiential single-page website of around 1,000 words. It is critical that you experiment with the format to create a unique viewing experience, while still considering the flow of information and usability.
[br] *I have the option and authority to alter these assignments if necessary, but will let you know in advance.