User-Centered Design

User-Centered Design is creating for the specific benefit of users based on their needs. It is essential to design because if a user finds the design difficult to understand/learn/use, then they will choose to not avoid using it if possible. User-Centered Design ensures that not only is the design usable and understandable, but also that it relates to you. This is prevalent on social media apps (such as how Facebook advertisements almost always are something you've been wanting or how Pinterest's feed adds in pins you might also enjoy) and music listening apps (for example, Spotify suggests music based on what you have been listening to).

The Four Types of User Interfaces are:

Graphical User Interfaces

This interface is the visual aspect of a consumer interacting through graphic icons and visual aids - not just text. This includes windows, icons, menus, etc.

Voice Interfaces

This interface is controlled by a person's voice, such as Apple's Siri or Amazon's Alexa or Window's Cortana.

Touch Interfaces

This interface uses touch screens for people to use them, such as iPads and smart phones.

Command Line Interfaces

These interfaces require that the user has experience using this technology. This refers to early stages of computers when users had to be taught how to use a complicated system.

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Camera Angles

The following are photos I've taken that exemplify different camera angles. Establishing shot Wide shot Medium shot Close-Up Extreme Close-up Over the shoulder shot Proper lead-room (or nose-room) Proper headroom Bird's eye view High Angle Neutral Angle Low Angle Worm's view

Wireframe For Website

The new bakery in town, "Main Street Sweets," has commissioned me to design its online presence. Its mission is to be a homey and comfortable spot for teenagers or adults to hang out at or bring homework or work to. They also have an event room to host birthday parties, small groups, study groups or other events of that type. The main purpose of their website is simply to display their goods and the atmosphere of the place. Along with the above homepage, I also created menu, events, and about pages. The menu is essential because it displays to potential customers their food options at Main Street Sweets and also assists with online orders. Because Main Street Sweets contains a private events room, they have a webpage to display what it looks like and give people an idea of what their event could look like. The text on this page describes the space, what type of events are held there, and also convinces the reader to hold their next event there. ...

Which Microphone to Use?

In what scenario should the following microphones be used? Handheld A handheld microphone is best for performers or news reporters. They can easily handle the microphone, and it can capture their voice accurately, while avoiding picking up background noises. Lavalier The lavalier microphone is ideal for speakers who talk with their hands or hold props while talking, and therefore can not hold a microphone. These also work great for actors who need their microphone hidden. Shotgun This type of microphone is best for filming a movie scene, positioned over people having a conversation. Boundary (or table) mic These microphones are often set on tables in podcasts or sit down style youtube videos. Not only are they incredible effective, but also quite efficient because you can plug them into a laptop USB to easily record audio.

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