This week has been an exciting week for me, especially the timed tasks that Steve decided to drop on us on Thursday. Wednesday's site testing was quite fun. I am glad that I was able to have a good look at some of my peers work, as I hadn't seen many of their websites until that day. I feel that everyone has something unique on their websites, and I feel that everyone is making good progression. I feel that my questions were a little unprepared, although this was my own fault. I suppose that I was scared of what people would criticize my site, although I know that no-one in the class is like that.
I am glad to have taken part in the testing and I feel that everyone gained valuable feedback on their sites, as well as mine. I wish that I could of prepared some better questions, as I would of gained a better response to some questions than I did. I noticed some very unique questions as well, which showed that the person had thought about their questionnaire quite thoroughly. I wish I shared their enthusiasm.
I am glad that the feedback I received was useful, and I have already began to make changes to my website. It now works in Firefox (not fully), which was the main issue that people had addressed to me. I have also managed to add my content and fiddle about with a search feature.
Adding this feature took some time but I am glad to say that it is fully functional. If anyone wishes to test it then feel free: Marc Pugh.
Through my self study that week I had been working on a different search feature to my current one. I had wasted loads of valuable hours clicking away at code trying to make it work. In the end I realised that John's server didn't accept the .asp code that I was using. Next time I would definitely of asked this sooner, as I would of saved loads of time. I would of used this extra time to add my content, which would of made my testing more efficient.
The tasks we had received on Thursday were quite exciting. I was scared at first as I didn't fully understand the first task but once I started with it I figured out what to do on my own. The first task went quite well, although on my printed copy one of the lines isn't lined up properly. This is something that Steve will definitely pick up on. I also didn't expect to have a second test where I had to input text and images onto the design that I had created. I found this task quite interesting and I feel that my final piece looked quite effective. Here is a preview of my finished piece:
I feel that if I had more time then I would definitely change the masthead around, although I feel it is quite good as it is. Our feedback session was more in depth as usual, as my group was a man down. This allowed more time for feedback as we had more time between us. I managed to learn a few tips off Steve. He has also set me a feedback task. I have to find out what paper folded in certain positions is called. I had no idea that these had names. I managed to sneak one out of him, which is where the paper is folded into 3 parts, and the two ends meet. This combination of folds is called a gate fold. Anybody know any more?
Throughout the next 2 weeks I will be creating my leaflet and presentation, ready for the practice session in two weeks. I will also be working on the feedback I received from my testing. I will need the spare time to create a feedback form using CGI, as it was one of my goals.
Throughout the next 2 weeks I will be creating my leaflet and presentation, ready for the practice session in two weeks. I will also be working on the feedback I received from my testing. I will need the spare time to create a feedback form using CGI, as it was one of my goals.
6 comments:
From what I've seen of your work and reading your blog, I wouldn't say you lacked enthusiasm Marc.
I'm glad that you've sorted some of the Firefox problems out, but you'll find that these cross-browser problems are frequent. Have you tested your site in both IE6 and IE7 too?
Nope. I will have to try this out. I know that not many people have the new version of IE yet. I will have to try this out. Cheers for pointing that out.
If anyone else has some problems with colour on the Firefox browser then try checking your hex numbers. Make sure they have the "#" sign infront.
Hey up again,
Just some feedback on your newspaper design:
You went down the right path by not making your masthead too complicated. I think the "all that jazz" text would have benefited a bit more by using a simpler serif font though, and maybe making it slightly larger. I would have also made the issue number and date slightly smaller.
The way you've laid out the text is great. Nice traditional 3 column layout, with a massive picture that clearly shows who the story is about. I'm not sure about the size of the story title though. I think it would have looked better to drop all the text and image down slightly and stick a big headline in above the lot of it.
I like the use of the sans-serif font for the pull quote, and a line above and below it to split it. Works well.
Very nice overall.
Thanks :D I think that I would of used my time a bit more efficiently next time. I didn't quite get enough time to look through all the font's that I would of liked to, although I do feel it is a very good attempt, especially from me. Thanks for the feedback though.
Is there a particular font that you went for straight away? or did you look through them and choose the best one for this instance? I also would of changed the headline and made it larger if I was to have another attempt, but it is a bit late now. I mite make the changes you have suggested and post them on my website.
I want to put more of my work on my website, do you think it's a good idea?
I went straight for a sans-serif font at first, I think I went for myriad pro, then I changed to georgia, one of my fave serif fonts.
Yeah, it's a great idea to get as much work as possible on your site, that way you can receive feedback and improve. That's what it's all about.
Yes I think you are right about putting time and effort into questionnaires. If you can come up with a good set of questions which are fairly easy to answer and allow for both quantitative and qualitative responses this should enable you to get the best quality feedback available.
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