May 6, 2021ReflectionsThe Last Requirement of ART 326 — I am tired. This class was the last breath of my college life at Edinboro University. I’m ready to have time to spend with my wife. A date or two would be cool. I can count on one hand the number of times we’ve been able to do that in…3 min read3 min read
Apr 11, 2021ACTCO — Project 3First, let me say that this project is going to be the start of something new for me. At the onset, I expected to treat my web design class as a new tool to add to my growing arsenal of communicative skills. Over my time at Edinboro, I have tried…9 min read9 min read
Apr 11, 2021Art 326 — Blog 6 (Responsive Design Analysis)For this assignment, I have been instructed to find two websites that use responsive design. One of these uses it well, and the other not so much. I decided I would focus on websites that I use almost daily at this point in my life. The Verge is a news…3 min read3 min read
Mar 21, 2021Art 326 — Responsive Experience (Project 2)For this project, I decided to take on a simple breathing exercise that meditation apps like Headspace or Balance have a user perform. My first exposure to meditation came from weekly martial arts class and I have tried to carry it on since my attendance. I like how it is…6 min read6 min read
Mar 14, 2021Blog 5This is a continuation of the previous post regarding the CSS Zen Garden exercise for Art 326. The development of this exercise will consist of a number of combined tools. The page wrapper is going to consist of a single, fixed screenshot I took in the game, No Man’s Sky…2 min read2 min read
Mar 7, 2021Blog 4Website Reviews… CSS Zen Garden Link: http://www.csszengarden.com/212/ Initial Impressions: I think it’s well put together! For anyone that’s ever played a Fallout game the vibe is instantly recognizable. It feels like old-school patriotic propaganda. Hierarchy: There is a basic hierarchy present, but nothing beyond that. Balance: I would not say…3 min read3 min read
Mar 4, 2021Project 1So this was my first time sketching thumbnails. I think the last time I attempted to draw anything was 15 years ago…2 min read2 min read
Feb 10, 2021Art 326: Blog 3So…I am trying to wrap my head around some type. As a communications student, I think first and foremost about the word’s purpose and function. Clear. Concise. Utility. I like this assignment however because it’s pushing me to examine them within the context of their style not just their meaning. …1 min read1 min read
Feb 7, 2021Art 326: Blog 2Pt. 1 The video by Ze Frank and the webpage by Justin Jackson both attempted to inform the audience of an underlying connection that appears between people on the web. First and foremost, both of these creators made me feel more positive and optimistic about the medium in which they…2 min read2 min read
Jan 31, 2021Blog 1Let me preface this work with the fact that I am not a designer. I have taken one course aside from the one that requires this blog. I am however competent enough to understand when something is just not quite there. …2 min read2 min read
