GRC 175 Learning and Discussion Forum

Hi, everyone! This is Ashley with my final layout for project one.

During the preliminary critique, it seemed unanimous that I should go with the first layout. At first I didn’t want to agree, as I actually spent a lot more time putting the second one together, but as I read through the feedback I started seeing why. Interestingly enough, I really struggled finding ways to improve it. Not because I thought it was perfect, but because it was such a simple, simple design. In addition, even though I took the photos, I felt like the overall thing wasn’t personal enough. As a result, I threw in a picture of myself – because what’s more personal than that! I dropped the opacity a bit more in the text box, increased the size a little too, and gave the buttons some transparency, to help with legibility. In addition, I removed a few embellishments I thought were unnecessary to help make it cleaner.

…But let’s be real, it probably looks like I didn’t change a thing. Heh

Truthfully, I really just want to scrap the whole thing and try fiddling with my second layout. I feel like it has some undiscovered potential that needs coaxing out. It’s just being stubborn. But I'll admit, this one has grown on me a bit. I don't know, I'm just being indecisive. Regardless, thanks for reading!

Ashley, it looks good. I can see the changes that you made. Lowering the opacity on the navigation boxes is a tremendous improvement! They were blaring in the roughs. I like that you added a picture of yourself, nice touch! I totally understand the desire to scrap it and experiment with the other, I feel the same way about mine. The good news is that we can change it anytime we want! If I have to suggest something that would improve it more...... um..... maybe cut off the white border around the picture of you. Good work!

Hi Ashley!
I love it! Awesome job! I agree with Paula lowering the opacity on the navigation was a good call. Now that I see it like this, it did make a big difference. I think it also made a difference that you took out the About Me box. I feel these changes and adding your self portrait balanced your whole layout and personalized it. I noticed that you removed the dashes on the top and bottom of your email address & at the footer, great choice there, as well. I only have one suggestion, I would split your paragraph into two at the word, Lately. Otherwise beautiful!

Ashley,

Your website makes me want to sob internally and wonder why I lack your talent for creating such a pretty page. Your use of colors and type are well-coordinated with your imagery, it all flows well, is easy to read, and everything is just lovely. Also, your description gives me life. That is all.

Ashley,

Your site is very striking especially due to the strong red in the poppy. I suggest removing the hyphenation in the body copy and adding a little more visual space around the copy.

Ashley,

I love it! Your website design is so cute
I really like the color choices and photos.
Good job

Kiwako

Hi Ashley,

I think your final design looks good. You have an interesting sense of color and space, and your about me section is really personal and funny. I don't really have a suggestion for improvement, maybe reducing the white border on your photo. That really may not accomplish anything though. Anyway Nice Work.

This is great! I think that the white see through box around your info was perfect. And that flower is beautiful as well! haha. Getting back to the box though, That's really smart thinking so the text doesn't fade into the back ground. Nice