In the past week, I have become more and more frustrated with Dreamweaver. I have spent most of my time watching tutorials from various websites; however, the amount of time I've spent watching videos and learning about Dreamweaver has not been reflected in the progression of my project. Part of my frustration has been where to start with my design. Do I use a CSS template? Do I develop something first in Photoshop as I have with my other Studio project? Do I use a preset within Dreamweaver? I just couldn't decide, and, quite frankly, I spent way too much time experimenting with each of them. With finishing up my Specialist degree, I just don't have the time, like I thought, to learn a new tool. In the next few days, I will make a decision as to whether I will stick with Dreamweaver or move on to WordPress or Weebly. I feel that I should have more done at this point.
With previous projects, I have jumped in with both feet without prototyping first. Moggridge states in Chapter 10 titled "People and Prototypes", "Designers are often too quick to start working in the final medium of their project". He goes on to say that because the final medium will be on a "pixel-based screen" designers often leap straight into that medium. That is exactly what I have done in the past because I assumed it would save time. I was so wrong!! In an attempt to resolve some of my frustrations with the design aspects, I have decided to prototype in the form of a PowerPoint. I feel this way I stay focused on what's most important in my design. Tomorrow I look forward to hearing feedback and advice from classmates on how I can improve my design and move forward.
Moggridge, B. (2007). Designing interactions. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
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