web design – Page 2 – Learning Journal

Grid Garden Party

I played all 28 levels of the Grid Garden game and started our Grid Challenges assignment feeling pretty confident, only to get completely humbled!

Typography is Great! But consider slower network speeds!

This week we went over how to properly incorporate fonts in our web pages. There’s a lot to typography and there’s even more to know when it’s used on the web!

95% of web design is typography?!? Oh no! 😱

Okay, okay, I confess. I don’t have strong feelings for or against any typefaces. Over a decade ago, when a classmate asked our professor to be excused from using Helvetica because she hated it, I felt puzzled. “How do you grow to hate a font? What did the font do to you?” I wondered.

Typography This Week

Who knew there was so much to

First Two Weeks In Web Design

The first two weeks have been a breeze, with plenty of fun and enjoyment in new material. The HTML discoveries made in our resumes and the deep dives into the world of elements have been valuable learning experiences.

My Journey with HTML

My previous experience with HTML / CSS, and how I have been refreshing myself with the material!

Fun with Lists and Tables

You know you’re a nerd when you’re excited to learn about making lists, tables, and forms with HTML5! Interactive elements are still new to me and I’m looking forward to learning more about them.

Woman meditating about HTML dies and no one notices for twenty years.

Yes, a mummified woman was found in the lotus position and believed to have died while in deep meditation about HTML. She did however leave a

Back at it

These first two weeks have been what I would call a shock. Winter break did not feel like very long, but I still find myself with brain fog on week 2.

How Do I Code Again?

Jumping back into HTML after a month of not using it has been humbling to say the least. While I remember most of the tags that I used in my Introduction to Web Design class, I’m realizing how much I’ve already forgotten in such a short amount of time. On top of that, I’m also starting to realize how much I don’t know about coding in general.

A Quick Tour of Week 2

Week 2 of my AAD0086 class has been a nice warm-up of what’s to come. I appreciate the reintroduction to HTML through our future resume project, which was harder than I thought it would be given I’d just finished 0085 last semester. My first post is a reflection of what I’ve learned so far and what I’m looking forward to in this class.

Thinking of my final

This past week I have been thinking about what I want to do for my final.

Parallax and Bootstrap in CSS

Week 12 of this semester focused on utilizing CSS parallax and Bootstrap. Both are valuable features that enhance website aesthetics and streamline the design process. I’ve discovered that parallax is particularly effective for storytelling and product presentation, as it adds a visually appealing element to the website. However, it’s crucial to exercise moderation, as excessive use can lead to monotony and repetition.

Something I learned

One of the things that I have really learned and that has helped me a lot is

Lisa’s Learning Journal: Week 10

Ten weeks down, six more to go…

The last two weeks of web design have gone by smoothly. I’m enjoying the design challenges, even though they sometimes leave me with a headache. It’s fun to try and figure out how to do the CSS coding correctly. I feel more confident with my coding abilities than I did at the beginning of the semester even though I feel like I don’t know how to do much. Each step is another hurdle I am slowly tripping upon. However, I am happy with how I am progressing through the class.

AAD86 – Weeks 7 & 8

These last few weeks in Web Design have been challenging but fun! From the Concentric Design Challenge to creating our Midterm Website Design to our introduction to responsive design, we have been through a lot.

Responsive Web Design and UX

Responsive web design (RWD) refers to designing websites to adapt to a user’s device. The goal is for a website to retain its optimal usability and appearance regardless of the device it’s displayed on. Responsive web design responds to user needs by adapting to different screen sizes, orientations, layouts, and platforms. This is accomplished with the use of flexible grids and layouts, responsive images, and CSS media queries.

Lisa’s Learning Journal: Week 8

Is the Semester Halfway Over or Halfway Begun?

The past few weeks of AAD86 have been pretty smooth. It was fun to work through the stages of the midterm project, and I had a lot of fun finalizing my design. The first taste of responsive design was interesting. I think things are going to get a little more complicated moving forward with that. The introduction of indenting in CSS is a little scary since it seems like things can get really messy really fast.

AAD86 – Weeks 5 & 6

Now these past two weeks have definitely been interesting! There was a lot of content I didn’t know previously so it definitely felt like a curveball was thrown in my direction, just not necessarily in a bad way if that makes sense.

Mastering the Art of UI Design

User Interface (UI) design is the creative process of enhancing user satisfaction by improving the usability, accessibility, and visual appeal of a digital product. In today’s tech-driven world, UI design plays a pivotal role in shaping our digital experiences, whether we’re navigating a website, using a mobile app, or interacting with software.