Week1A Blog: I'm Totally Blogging About My Blog!
Foundation of the Blog
The template that I designed was based on the first design of the Contempo theme. I decided on this theme because it has a simple grid layout. I also used this template for a previous class due to easy navigation and easy to follow instructions on how to insert pictures. The order of the blog was an essential factor; it goes from most recent on the top, then the previous ones below, which was my preference. Plus, the layout is focused on the center of the page, so readers will first focus their attention on the context of the blog then followed by the left sidebar.Style and Design of the Blog
For my style selection of the blog, I created a fun style to play on with the idea of social media icons and the class. I also color-coded my classes to help me organize. I selected light blue for the color code of the course and for this blog because it portrays a fun and energetic vibe. For the blog title and post title font, I selected Paytone One as the main header font. For the context, I chose Josefin Sans and Open Sans due it's easy-on-eyes and straightforward sans-serif style.Overview of Blog
I am excited about this design of my blog. I think represents the context of the class and my personal style well. The only thing I would like to change (and more ability to change) is the upload image. Some of the thumbtacks on the picture is cut off, and it would have been nice to slightly adjust the image to fix that minor hiccup. All in all, I enjoy a little design exercise for this class, and I look forward to creating more social media related blogs.
Hi!
ReplyDeleteMy first reaction to your blog was the color! I liked how it stands out and like you said it is fun and energetic vibe! The second thought when I saw your blog was the picture you have as your back ground goes perfect with the class! I really liked that you added that picture because after all we are learning about social media for business! Your title for you blog also made me giggle! You can tell that you are a outgoing and fun person! Your blog makes me want to keep coming back to see what else you blog about!
Sincerely,
Nancy
Hello Megan!
ReplyDeleteI really love the layout and design of your blog! I can tell you approached this with a designers perspective; Its very clean, simple, and effective. Color choice is great! It definitely feels fun and vibrant without being annoying and cringy. I like the social media icon banner as a background image, very nice touch. Overall, I really like the personality of your page and am looking forward to your posts.
Cheers!
Hey Megan!
ReplyDeleteI'm very impressed by your blog! I can see that you put a lot of thought into the entire layout, and all of the aspects of the design. I agree with the layout comment you made regarding the content being the main focus of the page, which is the main driven point when going to a blog site so kudos! The color scheme is fun, and the font chosen is very clean. Looks great!
I love this layout design! The bright colors are so fun and it gives a feeling of energy and excitement right off the bat. I love how you were able to find and upload an image that was social media related. Readers don't even have to question what you might be reading about in your blog just by looking at your layout. Brilliant and beautiful.
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