e9 Website Final

Overview/Process

For my e9 final, I was instructed to design a website with 2 pages about myself and at least 2 projects that I've created so far, this year. I had to have 1 project from first quarter and 1 project from second quarter. On the page about myself, I had to have an image of myself along with a description of what I'm good at. When I first started, I had barely any experience with web design or DreamWeaver. I had a slow start, because DreamWeaver wouldn't work for most of the first day. After that, it worked just fine. Once I finished the first page, I had to make a second page and a link to the second page in the sidebar. The second page featured 2 projects that I've created this year. Next, I created a color scheme. I decided that green and blue would look nice together, so I used different shades of the 2.

What I learned

As I said before, I knew nothing about DreamWeaver or web design when I first started. Along the way, I've learned quite a lot about web design. I learned how to create a web page, and add images and videos to that web page. I learned how to change the font and color of words, along with background colors. Lastly, I now know how to make a link to a second page. After gaining a basic understanding of DreamWeaver, I could probably create my own website without much help.

How I Did

I personally think I did a great job, for my first time tackling web design. There were many times where I was confused, but in the end I learned from my mistakes, so it worked out in the end. There are a few things I'd like to improve, though. The text feels too plain and the color scheme isn't very subtle. Something I do like about my website, is the neatness and organization of it. It doesn't feel too clumped and messy. The headings, subheadings, and labels aren't confusing, which is always important in a website.

Conclusion

In conclusion, I feel like this project has opened up new possibilities for me, in the future. If I ever need to create a website, now I can. The project definitely peaked my interest in web design; beforehand, I thought web design was too confusing, and it'd be really difficult to code. After using DreamWeaver, it no longer seems that way.

Elevator Pitch

Elevator Pitch

Hello, my name is Connor Hellwinckel and I am 15 years old. I’m currently a student in the 21st Century
e-communication program at Olathe Northwest High School. If you’re looking for someone to hire, look
no further. I’m skilled and interested in video production. I have experience in working with video editing
software and I have a good understanding of camera angles and techniques when recording with a camera.
I’ve also been using photoshop for a year. I’m a quick learner, and I'm good at self-improvement In
school, I'm relatively good at geometry, Spanish. and e-communication subjects such as video production
and graphic design. If you need to hire someone, consider contacting me through my email or my phone
number. Contact me by calling the phone number, _____, or you could email me through the email, _____.
If you do plan on contacting me, I look forward to meeting with you and discussing a possible job
opportunity for me, and a possible worker for you.

Logo

Logo Design

Process

I started off by sketching logo ideas on a piece of paper. After I had drawn many logos, I narrowed it down to the best ones. Eventually, I decided on the logo with my initials on it. I made it in Adobe Illustrator, and started off with just a black and white logo. Afterwards, I experimented with my logo to find the best shape, colors, and typeface. Once I was satisfied with a logo, I still tried a few more things to see if I'd like it better. My second logo was my favorite, so it's my final choice.

Meaning

For the colors, I chose to have a green and blue gradient. The blue symbolizes trustworthiness and loyalty. I included green because it's a refreshing and peaceful color. Green is often used positively, and gives a sense of harmony. I used a circle for the logo because they tend to suggest friendship, unity, and other positive messages. For the font, I just tried to not use a font with serifs, because those make words look less energetic.