reading wrap up 5

5) How did "Paper Prototyping," "Reading Design," and "Home Page Goals" help you in considering what you might do for your final course project? What do you feel will be the most important part of your planning proess for this final site idea? Explain.

1. Paper prototyping showed me that you don't always need expensive software to work on code. It can help to write it all out first and use post-its, this is helpful to me because I don't have any of these applications on my mac. Also, I have found that I'm a very visual learner so I think if I were to draw out how I want my site to end up looking it would help keep me organized.

2. Reading Design helped me realize the value of design and getting a feel for what works and what doesn't. This also helped me grasp the idea of how design can be used to communicate.

3. Home Page Goals made me realize how important home page's are and the value that can be gathered from working backwards, which ensures that your home page encompasses all that it promises. Home pages are meant to make a good impression and cater to repeat visitors.