Week 10 Outside of class

Outside of class was spent finishing the visual inventory and the sparkbox template. This really got me thinking as to what  wanted images to look like, and how I wanted my websites content to appear. One of the first things I started on was remaking the logo so that I would have a more updated and vector version. I also pulled some images off the foundations facebook page so that I could include the real impact that the non profit has. One of the only things that I would work on is my typography choices in the sparkbox.

Week 10 A

Today class was spent working on finishing up the visual inventory. This meant completing all the research and deciding on the tone that I wanted my website to have. I did find the tone aspect to be the most helpful since it encompassed all of the elements from the other sections. I think that this is something that i will have to think about when designing all my future websites and not just the one for the non profit. By having a guide to follow with this section I think that it will prompt me to think about if the other elements all work together.

Week 9B

Today in class we worked more on the visual inventory. The one thing I like about dong this is that its forcing me to get my ideas together. Instead of just looking at one website and deciding to model mine after that one and that one only, this is allowing me to piece together all of the elements that I like from several websites. This is interesting due to the fact that you my not like the overall look of just one singular website and may want to combine elements.

Most of the work I did today was on the color section. I started looking into what types of looks I wanted my website to have. I really started thinking about how I would make the icons and info graphics pop on the website. This prompted me to lean more towards the brest  awareness site. They use an all black background to make the colors pop.

Week 9A

Today in class we worked on making the visual inventory.  This meant that most of class I spent time researching a bunch of websites that had good design. The section that I got done today was the concept section. Im thinking that I want the the website to be more organized and showcase the work that they have been doing for the city of Philadelphia.

Week 8 Outside of class

Today I called my non profit for the Philadelphia cultural fund. When I called I spoke to a woman named Diane who gave me some very helpful information. One of the first questions I asked Diane was what their nonprofit was all about. She said that they are trying to supply people with their tools for grants in one location. What the program is all about is all of the arts and it’s a very broad overview. She talked about how if people qualify and meet their guidelines they wouldn’t have access to the grants that they have in place. And not only are they grants to their organization but also through the city of Philadelphia. The next question I asked her was what she would change about the website. She informed me that the website was going through a makeover and would launch at the beginning of next year. So I then asked her what were some of the changes that would vary from the current design. Basically they’re working to place more images on their website to help show people the message with visuals.  Also they are going to include some info graphics and all in all make their website look more up to date. Another important question that me and Diane discussed was, why does she think the website needs to be updated? She went on to talk about how she feels like it does not accurately represent what their all about, she feels as if the website needs to look more like it was made in 2019 without appearing too flashy since they are still a nonprofit.

The nonprofit that I decided to reach out to was WOAR ( women organized against rape). When I called i was connected to one of the hotline workers who did not give her name. I then explained to her my reason for calling and reaching out to the organization. I did grt to ask her one of my questions which was what she wanted her website to broadcast. She then replied that it was trying to deliver some of the events and things that the nonprofit offers. Also she began to discuss some of the other services that they have that can be found on the website. When i went to ask my next question which was more design related I then was transferred to the person who was in charge of designing the website and I received no answer but left a message.

The last non profit that I reached out to was Urban Affairs Coalition Which went exactly like WOAR. When I called I was connected to someone who worked at the front desk.Once I gave them my name and my purpose for calling they then connected me to the person who is in charge of the website. The  phone rang and I was then greeted by an answering machine, I left a message and I am still waiting on a response.

Week 8B

https://www.philaculturalfund.org/about/background-mission/

For a website that is supposed to be all about funding the arts of Philly i feel like they have a very bland website. I feel like a more stylish approach will help them out in the long run. If they are helping kids around the city embrace their artistic abilities why not have some of that be reflected in their website.










http://vamosjuntos.org
This is a non-profit dedicated to educating the latino community in South Philadelphia. They focus on providing different resources to the community. Their website is a place to go for information on whats going on in the community. One of the main things i would like to focus on with this website is the fact that they would like to live freely despite their immigration status.











https://www.woar.org/
This a nonprofit for women against rape. They give a lot of empowerment to women who have . gone through some horrible things in their lives. I feel like this website does have to have a more serious tone to it due to the subject matter, but that doesn't mean it has to be so bland.

Week 8 A

Today in class is where the final project as due. Overall I am happy with the way my website turned out, it really hows a lo of growth in my coding skills. However there were a few things that i could not get to work but wish I could have.

• The footer scaling in mobile
• The header image scaling in mobile. 
• The margins of the sides of things without messing up the overall format of the columns. 

Some of the feedback that I got from my peers was relatively the same. 

• work on the different media sizes. 
• make sure the footer has its repeat on. 
• good color scheme 
• try cutting the images out on the recipes page so that there aren't harsh edges
• try matching the same font for the whoopie pie to the free admission page  

Week 7A

Fall Break

Week 7 Outside of class

The biggest part that I got done this weekend was the events page. I didn't really have any of it done before the weekend started and I was nervous about getting this part done. The only thing that i had completed was the icons for the page. I still had to code the entire thing. Throughout this process i as having the biggest problem of getting my boxes to show up. The funny thing was I didn't have my css linked this. 

Week 7 B

This was the last class until the project is due I got a lot of feedback on changes that will be made in order to make the website look more cohesive.

• maybe change the footer t have more than just the tents ( try some milk and whoopie pies)
• try moving the nav bar to the top of the screen 
• make image backgrounds on the recipes page 

Most of this feedback is very little things but some I dont think I have enough time for.  I dont think i want to risk trying to move my navbar at this stage in the game due to the fear of it not working anymore. 

One of the changes that I did make was removing the colored background in order to have it look a little better and less harsh. 

Week 6B

Peer Feedback

• Make the illustrations have white cream in the whoopie pies 
• turn the repeat off on the footer
• take the black box off the nav bar 
• nice illustrations
• make sure there is more hierarchy
• no color in image with date

After receiving the peer feedback I decided to make some changes according to what they suggested.