Client Oriented Practice WEB3008

unit brief

The main aim of this brief was to explore the professional practice of web design based on current industrial practices and client-led requirements. full brief

My group members were Bethan Osborne, Stuart Pyper, Ed Symington and Jason Gillyon.

proposal

After an initial meeting with the client, we found out that the client wanted a micro site within a few weeks that he could use at an upcoming conference. We focused our efforts on this to begin with and created a flash micro site with brief information about the product. We then created a content managed web site with community features to promote the product further.

planning

First, we each created sketches of our initial ideas. From this, we picked our favorite elements of each and then created mock-ups before finally creating the web site in HTML/CSS.

final piece

Launch microsite or fullsite. Download Documentation.

review

Overall this was an interesting project, we were able to successfully create two professional web sites that met web standards and provided a positive user experience. The group members complimented each other well and I'd happily work with any of them again.

Professional Initiatives & Orientation WEB3007

unit brief

The aim of this brief was to produce a proposal, web site and evaluation document. The web site should have a clear vision of function and purpose and demonstrate high levels of professional awareness, sensibility, creative and innovate technical abilities relevant to the professional orientation of commercial web design.

This brief also included producing a five thousand word dissertation related to my project which is available as a PDF on the right.

full brief

proposal

Initally I decided upon a mobile blogging website, but after researching into the idea, found that the facilities that i felt would be unique were already being deployed by others, which totally removed the unique aspect that i felt made my idea different to everything currently out there. After a second round of brainstorming sessions I then came up with the idea of combining two of my hobbies, photography and walking (the great outdoors!). Users would sign up to the site, and contribute by uploading their photos, via the web or direct from their mobile phone. For these pictures they would recieve points based on the letters that were in the place name of their current location (in the photo).

planning

I began by designing in paper format, sketching my inital layout ideas and stuctures. From this I then refined my efforts in photoshop, responding to user feedback I obtained I realised my designs in HTML/CSS.

final piece

Launch Phototheworld.

review

Overall, I intensly enjoyed working on this project throughout the yeat as it involved a lot of skills that were new to me. I was able to successfully create a professional looking website that allowed usrs to upload their photos and recieve points for them!

Professional Practice INT3046

unit brief

The aim of this brief was to produce a portfolio web site to showcase my work.

It also involved contributing to the organization of the degree show.full brief

contributions

Here is a list of what I have contributed to the degree show:

• -Created Designs for the degree show logo
• -Designed the invitations, posters, flyers, name badges
• -Helped proof the booklet
• -Helped organise printing of the invites and booklet
• -Attended almost every meeting (absent for 2 due to illness)
• -Designed posters for the pool/quiz night
• -Supported cake sale and pool/quiz night fundraising events
• -HTML/JavaScript version of holding page for web site including an e-mail subscription form
• -Active member on the degreeshow forum (5th highest post count)
• -Drew up the inital seating plan
• -Directed a couple of degree show meetings in James Sweatman's absence

final piece

You are currently viewing my portfolio site!

The degree show web site can be found at:http://www.nmhorizons.co.uk/