Website Redesign
Brief :
Build a portfolio website that shows off the unique design thinking in clear and articulate stories. That shows progression, playfulness and professionalism. As well as growth shown from feed back that is open to further progression.
Redesign Comments -Per a Web Dev
The current site has some accessibility issues - I'm happy to go into them in more detail if that's something you're concerned about fixing. The biggest things would be:
- Make sure every image on the site has appropriate alt text - this is probably the biggest lift, since the site is so image heavy
- Make sure the navigation menu you end up using has the appropriate markup and interactions for screen readers and keyboard users
- From a design perspective, ensure all text has sufficient contrast against its background to be readable for low-vision users. This is especially an issue when text is positioned over an image.
- Make sure each page is making use of headings and other semantic HTML. I have some plugins that can help you check for this.
The current site has some accessibility issues - I'm happy to go into them in more detail if that's something you're concerned about fixing. The biggest things would be:
- Make sure every image on the site has appropriate alt text - this is probably the biggest lift, since the site is so image heavy
- Make sure the navigation menu you end up using has the appropriate markup and interactions for screen readers and keyboard users
- From a design perspective, ensure all text has sufficient contrast against its background to be readable for low-vision users. This is especially an issue when text is positioned over an image.
- Make sure each page is making use of headings and other semantic HTML. I have some plugins that can help you check for this.
If you're looking for work in web design, some companies are going to check for accessibility issues and some aren't. Frankly, most people doing hiring don't know how to check a website for accessibility, so it might not be a huge priority for you.
In terms of redesigning it, I have some thoughts, but they're more subjective. In my experience and in my industry, folks who are looking at applicants rarely actually click around on applicant websites. So you might consider having all your relevant info (about and the "top" items in your portfolio, maybe) on your home page, with links to fuller pages for the people who want to explore more. That will make sure that someone just glancing at your site sees the things you really want them to see.
Website Navigation Flow
The navigation path shows most visitors go from the main page to the Mountain Dish to the Lotus Chair. It shows the main pages viewed are the Home Page and the Gingko Chair.
Goals
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Show visualized story telling
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Displays novel thinking in an age of AI
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Show off design thinking and research
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Have visual representations of novel outcomes
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Ease of navigation and intuitive use for product
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Create a site that meets ADA standards
Inspiration
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Personas
Jeff Hiring Manager
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Looking for a candidate that is easy to work with good communicator
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Looking for someone who meets and knows design standards
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Looking for someone who know how to use AI and emerging tools
Susan UX Designer
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Looking for someone who know basics UI UX tools
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Looking for someone is a team player and easy to work with
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Looking for someone who knows accessibility standards
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Looking for someone to understand brand, and marketing landscapes
John UIUX Manager
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Looking for someone with clear communication able to work with UI and UX and marketing sides effectively
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Someone able to research and bring insights and innovation to a project and team
Site Map
The finished site?
For now. Future tweaks coming!
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