January 21

Lecture
Design Process Part I [slides (PDF)]
Resources
FireBug
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In Class

Begin thinking about your final project. Create a process page that outlines your projects in terms of goals, audience, scope, etc. Start sketching a site map (it can be digital or drawn - use the tool you're most comfortable with).

goals
    Thought-provoking or functional?
    Share your work? Get a job?
    Come back regularly, or visit once?
   
audience
    Are they individuals or firms?
    Mac or PC users?
    What language do they speak?

scope
    How many pages?
    How much content?
    Will it be updated regularly?

then what?
    Do your users contact you?
    Send you feedback?
    Participate in some event?

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