Kristen Wang, Communication Design and Computer Science major, HCI minor. junior

2. Tell us a bit about your background and what prompted you to take this class.

I'm interested in design and have done some coding in the CS department but haven't really studied front-end coding. I want to learn more about that.

3. Do you have any experience with HTML/CSS/JS? If so, tell us a bit about it.

Yes. I know basic functions of html and css but not much about JS.

4. Name one thing you hope to learn in this class.

Build a website for my portfolio

5. Name one way you expect designing for screen to be different from designing for paper.

Need to think about how people read on screen and website involves more dynamic factors

6. Provide a link to a website you think exemplifies effective design. Explain your choice.

I love the design and creative layout and the animation.

7. Provide a link to a website you think exemplifies effective communication. Explain your choice.

Unlike the one above, this one has a clear and consistent layout and buttons for user to choose colors.

8. Provide a link to a website you think works well. Explain your choice.

I love the animation and energy. The functions are also very clear which allows effective communication.