Art of the Web (DSGN 234)

Week 3

01/23

Wednesday, On Zoom

  • Zoom link
  • Today’s Notes
  • Typography on the web
  • Group check ins about Explainer wireframes
  • Work on Internet First Memories

Homework

  • Read Loretta Staples – Typography and the Screen and watch Cyberspace Origins video. Write a response about the reading. Ruth will be the discussion leader.
  • Explainer: Based on today, pick one idea to focus on. Write the content out for your project and begin collecting visual references (can be on are.na, or a folder on your computer, something you can share with the class). Start a sketch of your website design in Figma, focusing on the organization of information and the type.
  • Finish Internet First Memories

Monday, In Person

  • Discuss Crystal Goblet readings
  • Today’s Notes
  • Introduce Figma workspace with brief demo
  • Look at examples of Explainers
  • Review Explainers ideas in small groups
  • In class exercise: Internet First Memories

Homework

  • Reminder, our next session is online on Wednesday.
  • Explainer: Develop the content you’d like to include on your explainer. Working in Figma, create a low-fidelity wireframe that introduces the content and hierarchy of your website. Make a plan for how you will develop your assets and start working towards this – if you have them ready, place them in the design.
  • Complete Internet First Memories