Final Misson

The goal of the Atlantic Freedom Tour website is to allow a broad audience to get close to the project by following the course of the Amistad along its 16 month trip, as well as the history of the vessel and the ports it will be stopping at. Video uploads and picture gallerys aim to create a more intimate experience between the audience and the Amistad. A Message board will be provided for discussion of the ships travels and communication between the audience and the projects leaders. Displaying a more appropriate map and using better content to meet Voitec's design criteria will make for a positive upgrade to my mockup.

Chapter 7 - 5 Points

1. You must be selective of what information you put on your homepage. The information should attract the viewer to dive deeper into your navigation.

2. The homepage should introduce your basic idea, provide entrance to the information within your site. You homepage is simply a "foyer" for your site.

3. Announcements are great to have on your homepage because they showcase new events or breaking news. People who frequent your site will look at this information first and be satisfied that it is presented on the homepage.

4. Every page should have links to the homepage. The navigation should be self contained so users never have to use the back or forward buttons.

5. Your homepage should give a great first impression so new users will go deeper into your content and hopefully will become frequent visitors.

10 points - chapter 6

1. Your Personality is imposed on your navigation system in how you present it and combine themes.
2. Each item your present should contain a comparable visual "weight" to its importance on the page.
3. Basic elements used throughout your site gives the website a common theme and shows off originality.
4. Navigation systems should track where you are on the site as well as indicate where everyting else is.
5. Body text takes up most of he visual weight on the page, however it is the most important part.
6. Links should be divided through the page. Too many in one area change the visual heirarchy.
7. Images are a powerful tool in grabing the viewers eye as well as softening up the body from being too "heavy".
8. Footers are remarkably important because they should contain navigation to all your sites corners, like the pages, as well as our peronal information and the contact links.
9. Using forms helps users interact with the information on your site.
10. Forms should be carefully used for valid forms as well as where they are on the page and the spacing used throughout the theme.

Revised Misson- Amistad America

The goal of the Atlantic Freedom Tour website is to allow a broad audience to get close to the project by following the course of the Amistad along its 16 month trip, as well as the history of the vessel and the ports it will be stopping at. Video uploads and picture gallerys aim to create a more intimate experience between the audience and the Amistad. A Message board will be provided for discussion of the ships travels and communication between the audience and the projects leaders.

Chapter five

1. Use helpful, reliable, fun, and informative objects and ideas to create a personality for your site. Unique traits of the site are what users will remember and relate to.
2. Combining the organization of the site with the interaction and presentation facilitate in the definition of personality and environment.
3. Think “adjectives” when coming up with a true feel to a site. Your images and ideas are secondary to what they portray.
4. Use a narrative voice when conveying your information. This way you have a set point of view on the issue you are explaining and are able to consistently reinforce the points that make your site unique.
5. A good site will provide distinction from others, and should do so because of your personality. Have something that everyone can relate to and as well telling the right story will help unify your site.
6. When looking at your site, think about those who will be seeing it for the first time and why they would come back. Then you must look at the content that keeps your audience coming back.
7. Stay professional. Stay away from awkward graphics, hard to read text, and confusing navigation elements. The initial appearance of the site should seem trustworthy to those who may stumble onto your site.
8. Think of the many ways you have navigated to sites before; weather it be by accident, or you were referred, or followed a link. Your site should be mature in its personality, even if your subject is punk rock. This allows the audience to realize your content is credible.
9. As stated, “Experiences are immersive, they keep us engaged and interested.” Create something that users can get lost in or involved in. The more the audience is involved, the more impact the experience leaves.
10. If your audience can count on quality service, than you can count on a loyal and confident audience.

WEB ADDRESS - MAJOR PROJECT 1

http://mywebspace.quinnipiac.edu/amvaughn/Alex.Vaughn/index.html

Campus Compact - mission statement

The goal of the Quinnipiac Campus Compact website is to easily allow the full spectrum of students and faculty to get informed and educated about political discourse and gain some enlightened self interest about getting involved. This website will create community throughout the campus as well as the country by being involved with an organization that spans thirty-one states. The site will host news brought from campus compact organizations from all over the country and will showcase students and faculty and their strides for better communities.

Chapter 4

1 Graphic elements are used for conveying simple messages. You can provide a good sense of how your site will operate to your users, if you provide consistent basic imagery.

2 A visual hierarchy is used to attract the eye and move it from one thing to the next. Laying out your page so that the users eye goes toward a central interest is good, because the users attention will be drawn to and from that during their visit.

3 Consistency is important when designing. Colors, images, terms, and links should all be of the same realm and should create somewhat of an environment the user must become adapt to, and easily.

4 Pages should be laid out in a way that is similar to the average website, therefore more users will be able to comprehend your information and also make it easier for them to find.

5 Visual organization is so important. Making your site user friendly and easy to navigate is what keeps them coming back. Content is what your aiming to give out, and the structure at which you present your content is what makes your site a valuable one.

Chapter 3 Site Seeing

1 Accessibility to a large audience is the key factor to consider when developing a web page. Your site must be navigable and quick to load in order to get viewers to come back or delve deeper into your content.

2 Letting your audience know that something in your page is loading is a great way to keep a users interest. Let them know before hand if a download will take a while, or put a load bar to show progress.

3 Optimizing your html content allows for quicker download time when users are accessing your website. Keep your files small so viewers with slow connections can still load quickly.

4 Use web language. Certain images or words coincide with a common action. For example, the picture of a house is generally a link to home, or a question mark for help. Try to keep your symbols relevant so your users will understand.

5 Use links within your text in order to keep users interested in your content. After all, you want users to be interested in what you have to say, no just what you design.

Mission Statement for Amistad America

The goal of the Atlantic Freedom Tour website is to allow a broad audience to get close to the project by following the course of the Amistad along its 16 month trip, as well as the history of the vessel and the ports it will be stopping at. Video uploads and picture gallerys aim to create a more intimate experience between the audience and the Amistad. A Message board will be provided for discussion of the ships travels and communication between the audience and the projects leaders.