Friday, February 12, 2010

Weekly Recap 1/6-2/12

Sorry this is a few hours late, its been a busy few days.

What I did:
Type type type type trials:  4 hours
Navigation page trials: 2 hours
Meeting with Megan Levad: .75 hours

What I discovered, encountered....I can't ever remember all the words:
Well I decided on a typeface!  Drumrolllllllllllllll

SYNTAX

I'm really happy with it!  It's simple, clean, but still human and conversational.  It looks fun but still official.

I'm still working on the system for the pages but the grid, as of now, is six columns for the bottom portion of the page for things that are "one or more of the following", and 4 columns for the top half of the page.

My meeting with Megan was really great today.  Lots of good changes to be made. She boosted my confidence with the work I've already done too, I am definitely on the right track.

Every time I talk about my project with someone new I realize how needed this type of design is for all aspects of official protocols and information.  Its amazing how much it would effect people's lives.

Whats Next:
Keep designing and finish the content.

P.S. This is my 100th post since I started this blog a year ago this week.  A year ago yesterday I landed in Italy.  The inspiration for my project.

1 comments:

Anonymous said...

Claire,

In the previous post, I really liked the third iteration that you posted where the grouped information almost looks like word bubbles rather than tabs. That could be a visual element to play with. Thinking along those lines and outside of the rigid realm of grids and columns may help you with creating layouts that are formal, friendly and easy to use. Keep up the positive energy!
Erica