Midterm-comps
Assignment 6
1.What are wireframes?
Wireframes are storyboards for the site. Also referred to as content layouts or page achematics, these are nondesign-oriented sketches of unique pages showing rough navigation, copy layout, graphic allocation, key headers, and any other elements that need to appear on a page. They aid in communication and are the basis for visual design and HTML production. Wireframes carry information only, not visual design. It can be simple, and showing only the content layout and navigational organization of a few key pages within a site.
2.When do you not need to define key user paths?
We do not need to define user paths if the site does not require the user to actually do anything task oriented (for example, fill out a form, log in, or purchase). Defining key user paths is definitely part of the Core Process but only for site that need them: site with tasks, sites where one page must relate to the next in sequence.
Assignment 5
What is a “site map?”
A sitemap is a high level architectural blue print of the site. It shows the organization, and labeling of the major areas of the site.
What are the two types of naming conventions that are addressed in the book?
There are two types of naming conventions that should be addressed: organizational/numeric naming and HTML naming. Sitemaps should contain them both, but if they only contain one, be sure to include a key that makes it easy to discern the other naming convention.
Assignment 4
1.What are the “three views” discussed in the book involving the content of the site. And what are the differences between the three views?
The “three views” involving content of the site are: Site-View, Page-View, and User-View.
-The Site-View (sitemapping) sets the overall structure and creates a “blueprint” of the site.
-The Page-View (wireframing) presents and organizes copy, navigation, and visuals in a way that is logical and meaningful to the end user.
-The User-View is the relationship of one page to the next, including actions and task flows intended for visitors to follow.
2.What is a “content audit?”
A content audit is, by definition, an evaluation of every piece of content (text, imagery, or media) in the outgoing site that is relevant to the redesign.
Assignment 3
Name a few examples of “overall goals” for the web site design or re-design.
-to increase traffic, to increase sale, to highlight a new product, to make a dynamic, to decrease calls to customer service, to create intuitive navigation, to streamline browsing and purchasing.
What does a Project Plan consist of?
-Clarification and planning each of taking the information gathered and putting it together into documentation the former into a communication brief.
Give examples of good documentation practices for a project.
-Communication Brief, Client survey
When is an Additional Charge Form used? (oftentimes referred to as Change Order)
-When the client asks for an additional feature or section that is not within the original definition of the project.
What are the two ways to approach the Scheduling task?
-First, create an overview schedule that shows methodology chronologically. Then build a detailed date-by-date format that itemizes deliverables and approval reviews according to due dates. One follows and evolves out of the other; each communicates the message from a different perspective.
What is the difference between a Visual Designer and an Information Designer?
- The information designer translates content and business goals into functional schematics. This person develops the site map and structures the way content navigation is laid out on a page all of this in a non-designoriented manner. The information designer defines site navigation, functionality, and user interaction. And when working with web-based applications, this person will be responsible for developing Use Cases (user task flows in scenario format).
What is a “staging area?”
- The staging area acts as a hub of communication. Divide it into two sections: a client staging site and a team development area. For the client, or internal decision-makers, set up a central HTML staging area to post all deliverables and project documentation.
What is included in the agenda of a “kick off” meeting?
-introduction of the project plan
-overall site goals
-schedule and timing
-content
-next steps
-regular meetings
Assignment -2
1-What are the differences between a Formal and an Informal Industry Analysis?
Team
Formal- An independent research team with expertise and
background in marketing, communications,
research, and/or strategy.
Informal-Members of the web development
team who will be re-creating the
user experience online.
Approach
Formal- analysis of industry, market segmentation,
trends and forecasts, and customer needs.
Informal- analysis of competitive
sites focusing on features and user
experience.
Results
Formal- Quantitative datadriven, market- and researchcentered
focus.
Informal-Feature-driven, qualitative
information; show what is working
and what is not working.
Report
Formal- A huge book of information.
Informal-5 to 20 pages, short and sweet.
Budget
Formal- $20,000 and up.
Informal- Lunch to $20,000.
Goals
Formal- Provide comprehensive, detailed, strategy-based
recommendations on changing marketplaces,
evolving business models, and customer habits
and segmentation.
Informal- Gain firsthand view of customer
experience. Provide relevant
documentation and industry
information to the client.
