Background
Through my work at JUST (Journal of Undergraduate Science and Technology), I was contacted by the National Collegiate Journal of Science (NCJS), a new organization dedicated to publishing academic research articles written by students nationwide and fostering discussions about STEM fields and advancements. Since NCJS was just starting, they asked me to design and build their website.
What I Did
My role was web designer and UX/UI developer. I worked with the Director of NCJS as well as the graphic designer in the organization. Leveraging my experience from JUST, I proposed a WordPress website. I began by designing the site in Adobe XD and then built it using a free theme that I customized extensively with HTML and CSS. Additionally, I created a walkthrough tutorial video to guide the team on how to post new articles on the site.
What I Learned
This project allowed me to develop a WordPress website for a new organization, which significantly enhanced my communication skills. Ensuring I delivered satisfactory work promptly was crucial, and this experience helped me grow in managing client relationships and expectations.
Adobe XD Design
Prior to implementing the website design on Wordpress, I crafted this mockup using Adobe XD.
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Adobe XD Prototype
To simulate a functional website, I linked components across pages within Adobe XD.
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Adobe XD Design Comments
Utilizing Adobe XD's collaboration features, I shared the design with colleagues to gather feedback.
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Notebook Sketch
Received a preliminary sketch from Sam Neff, providing a foundation for my design decisions and wireframing process.
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NCJS Graphic Charter 1
An excerpt from the graphic charter outlining the color palette for NCJS branding.
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NCJS Graphic Charter 2
An excerpt from the graphic charter outlining the color palette for NCJS branding.