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isaiah ~ week 016

August 9, 2023 By Isaiah Thomas

Week 16

sixteen candles

  AUGUST 1st – 4th

 

Today, I did more HTML and CSS training using the AHAA site, Mozilla, and Interneting is Hard.

 

Mozilla reference for text-shadow CSS property

updated AHAA draft site 

 

I also took some time during my lunch breaks to reconstruct my work space.

 

left-side view of office

right-side view of office

Filed Under: Fall 2022 - Spring 2023, We are STAs

isaiah ~ week 015

August 9, 2023 By Isaiah Thomas

Week 15

fifteen scaffolds for a murderer

  JULY 25th – 26th

 

I had a couple of project meetings that discussed upcoming plans for the Contextualization and Commemoration Initiative. We went over plans for the upcoming Herman Sweatt exhibition and From Freedom to Slavery in Texas website.

Project placeholder on CCI site

I also worked on some CSS training using the AHAA website and Google Chrome’s Developer tools.

 

AHAA draft site & inspect window in Goole Chrome

Filed Under: Fall 2022 - Spring 2023, We are STAs

isaiah ~ week 014

August 9, 2023 By Isaiah Thomas

Week 14

14 going on 30

  JULY 18th – 21st

 

I did CSS training using the Adolescent Health and Academic Achievement Study website. I drafted some new designs in Figma and began applying my ideas by editing the site’s CSS files. My end goal is to redesign the website and configure its responsiveness for mobile devices.

 

 

I encountered a setback while working on my website design. The initial concept I had in mind for the navigation menu didn’t align properly with my plan user responsiveness. Although it was a setback, I am determined to overcome this challenge and ensure that my website meets the desired expectations.

 

Filed Under: Fall 2022 - Spring 2023, We are STAs

isaiah ~ week 013

August 9, 2023 By Isaiah Thomas

Week 13

the thirteenth year

  JULY 11th – 14th

 

I completed some Google Analytics tasks using WordPress plugins and Google Tag Manager. I transferred a few more of the university’s websites by integrating their newly assigned Google Tag into their HTML file.

 

Google Tag Manager

 

Google Analytics

Filed Under: Fall 2022 - Spring 2023, We are STAs

Goodbye to the STA Program

July 31, 2023 By Luisa Matzner

The day has finally arrived, folks. Today is my last day as a design STA. It’s crazy to look back at where I was last year when I first started and see how much I’ve grown as a designer and as a person. I will always be grateful to the STA program for opening so many doors for me. A lot of thank-you’s are due, so here goes. Thank you to Abriella for introducing me to the program and putting in a good word for me. A huge thank you to Suloni, Maddy, and Valerie for taking a chance on me and hiring me as an STA. I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for this opportunity. Thank you to all the staffers at LAITS who have worked with me. Your expertise is invaluable, and I’ve learned so much from working with you. Lastly, thank you to all my fellow STAs for your collaboration and for the fun memories.

Goodbyes

Valerie: Thank you so, so much for all your guidance over the past year, and for all the fun conversations throughout the day. I always looked forward to hearing about what you were up to and loved all the recommendations on everything. You are such a talented designer and illustrator, and I gained so much knowledge from me, from design guidance to AfterEffects tips to good workplace advice. I wish you all the best on your next chapter, and I hope your unique earring collection keeps growing!

De’sha: You were the first person to teach me how to work in the STA program, from walking me through course graphic training to introducing the UTFC program to me. I was so happy to hear of your return as an STA supervisor, and LAITS will be lucky to have you. You are such a hard worker, and your attention to detail truly inspires me. I know you’ll go far wherever life takes you. Keep rocking on as the queen of all things pink!

Leilani: My fellow hired-at-the-same-time bud! It was so nice having someone else go through the learning curve alongside me. You are such a cool person (impeccable style and incredible art skills!), and I loved working as well as taking classes with you. I hope your capstone experience works out. Tell your kitties I said hi!

Thang: You are an insanely good web developer! I was always blown away by your hard work and your ability to explain your work in such a clear way at the weekly meetings. I also really enjoyed running into you around campus and chatting about football with you!

Carrie: Another fellow design bud! You’re always a pleasure to be around, whether in class or at work. I have so much respect for your UI/UX skills and your unique design sensibilities. Best of luck on capstone next year (I know you’ll do so well). Thanks for being my desk buddy!

Lorena: You are always such a pleasure to talk to, and your Illustrator skills are legendary! I hope you had a great experience this summer, and best of luck on your filmmaking and on your senior year.

Marissa: You are so talented as an artist, an illustrator, and as a designer. I know you’ll go far in any creative field you decide to pursue. I always enjoyed seeing you around the art building. I hope you had a great time studying abroad!

Isaiah: I am so impressed by how quickly you learned coding languages and software. It was always nice having you in the STA office. I hope you grow in your skills as a designer and as a web developer!

Adrian: If you’re reading this, I hope you’re doing well at your new job. Thank you for always answering my questions on Slack and fixing Box permissions links. Best of luck on all your bread-baking, spreadsheet-making, and fabric-dyeing!

Maddy: Thank you for all the guidance and support this past year. Being able to work on meaningful, large-scale projects with you, like the TXDST website and summer marketing graphics, was one of the most valuable experiences I’ve had. Your art direction has helped me grow so much as a designer. I hope you’re doing well at your new position. Best of luck on all your printmaking and sign-painting adventures!

Danielle: I was always impressed by your hard work and expertise while you were an STA. I wish you success on all your endeavors!

Now what?

I’ll be attending the University of Illinois to pursue a master’s in library and information sciences, with an emphasis in special collections and academic librarianship. I hope to work at a university or a museum library as a fine arts librarian. My work at LAITS has prepared me so well for my future, and graduate school would not have been possible without the experience gained here.

 

Bye y’all! Have a good one!

Filed Under: Fall 2022 - Spring 2023

isaiah ~ week 012

July 7, 2023 By Isaiah Thomas

Week 12

ocean’s twelve

  JULY 5th – 7th

 

I began adding content to the From Slavery to Freedom in Texas Project website. After contacting the team of professors from UT and Prairie View, Marianne and I began inserting the story content they provided us with using the layout designed Luisa. I was introduced to Figma and WordPress’s Toolset plugin.

 

Waller County Home Page

 

Story #1

 

I also contacted a couple of clients to discuss WordPress. I also updated my email signature, and it came out pretty coo.

 

New Email Sig :0

Filed Under: Fall 2022 - Spring 2023, We are STAs

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