WEB: Assignment 3
Click here to see my oh so wild html assignment page!
This particular page uses embedding internal and external images into the site, ordered and unordered lists, and tables.
You will also see Animated GIFs galore….I promise.
CODE – Assignment 2
Fractal Tree
The aesthetic of this particular example is absolutely beautiful. I love how visually complex the image of the tree is, while the functionality remains so unbelievably simple (moving the mouse right and left).
Wormhole
The movement involved in this example is great. The continuous looping of everything getting “sucked down” into the center is hypnotizing. It’s almost as if I could just stare at it forever, but if I stare at it for too long I’ll get really dizzy!
Chain
The thing I like most about this particular example is the way in which the physics of the balls and chain react to the users interaction with the mouse. Both direction and speed of the mouse effect the way in which balls relate to the space and each other.
WEB – Assignment 2
DESIGN – Assignment 1
Response to Don Norman’s TED Talk
I found the Don Norman TED talk to be very inspiring. I think it is really important to consider our intention behind what we are designing, only to augment the emotional reactions to our work. I do believe, that regardless of what we are seeing, we have an instinctual emotional response. Capitalizing on this, designers have to power to manipulate us into feeling what it is they want to convey/teach/share/sell/.
I must say that my wii makes me very happy. In addition to the fun it provides me, the design aesthetics make me want to play it. It is sleek and clean, and the way the wii-motes rest in your hand really make you feel in control. As Don Norman spoke about in his talk, the user feeling in control over the design is an important aspect of a product, and I know that when I am flailing around while playing “Punch Out”, I feel in control (well kind of).
Sites I like:
This designer’s portfolio site is one of my favorites. It’s design is very simple and clean without too much pizazz. Most importantly it makes sense, I intuitively know where I can find all the information I might be looking for.
Now this site has been a favorite of mine for a long time, mostly because I just like the concept. I will admit that the navigation is not so intuitive, but I love the interactive that this site has to offer. In addition, the movement component is just so cool.
Sites I don’t like:
Found this site after I googled, “bad site design”. It is pretty self explanatory. Make sure your sound is on!
Here is another doozy.
CODE – Assignment 1
Psuedo-Code:
How to Get a Kiss:
I. Go outside (assuming that you are inside)
A. Go to door of building
1. Open door
a. Push
b. Pull
B. Jump out nearest window
1. Surivive
2. Hurt yourself
a. Call 911
b. Just deal with it
3. Die
II. Travel to a park
A. By foot
1. Walk
2. Skip
3. Run
4. Gallop
B. By public transit
1. By subway
a. Red Line
b. Green Line
c. Yellow Line
2. By bus
C. By bike
1. Wear helmet
2. Dont wear helmet
III. Search for someone to kiss
A. By their looks
1. They are attractive
a. great
2. They are not so cute
a. look again
IV. Kiss them
A. Get kissed back
1. Kiss again
2. Blush
3. Tell all your friends
B. Get smacked in the face
1. Cry
2. Weep
3. Tell all your friends
