Week 8

Practical

After roughly completing the basic website structure, the designer needs to prepare a showcase to allow the audience to better understand my portfolio. This means that the showreel does not need to be too long, but you need to always pay attention to the fact that the style of the showreel must be consistent with the web design style to have a certain degree of visual recognition.

Link: https://youtu.be/BHUOz9AgnBs

After discussion and understanding with the tutor, I learned that the speed of the first version of the showreel was too fast. Designers should not speed up the pace of the film just to accommodate the rhythm of the music. It should be noted that the function of the showreel is to allow the audience to better understand the designer's own work. The designer should not focus solely on overall beauty. Therefore, after the improvement, the rhythm of the showreel has been significantly reduced, and the overall design is more consistent with the design style of the web page.

Lecture

A content management system (CMS) is a platform that empowers users to create, manage, and modify digital content on websites without needing technical expertise. WordPress, a specific open-source CMS, stands out as one of the most popular and user-friendly options available. It offers a vast array of themes, plugins, and customization tools to cater to diverse website needs.

Among the top 5 WordPress themes are Astra, known for its minimalist design and high customization options, ensuring fast loading times and a seamless user experience across various website types. Monochrome offers a one-click setup feature, making integration of plugins and demo content effortless, while prioritizing mobile optimization. OceanWP appeals to developers and business owners with its easy customization and premium extensions for added functionality. Brisko shines in performance optimization, ideal for personal blogs, portfolios, and business websites, with seamless integration with Elementor and WordPress customizer. Lastly, Opta focuses on elegant portfolio displays, boasting clean typography and responsive layouts, making it perfect for visually appealing and polished websites.