Project: new Texas Beyond History site explorer
staff guidance: Ruben, Suloni, Estella, Christina
description/plans: code a new Texas Beyond History site explorer with javascript
used javascript to read data from a plain txt file and to generate html elements
i haven’t animated the map yet
Hello!
I’m getting closer & closer to wrapping up the Accessibility in Graphic + UX Design KB write-up :~)
I’ve been taking a self-paced course w/ the Department of Homeland Security abt Section 508 materials that has definitely helped a lot!
We are currently in the generating stage for digital backdrops for this course. We are looking for a textured background or a collage-style background. My co-workers are leaning towards collage-style backgrounds based on their comments in slack so I decided to do a textured background. We all have about an hour to make something so below are the drafts I made inspired by a laser-cut MRI scan of a brain.
Here are some updated designs of the flyer that I have been working on, and the ones I showed Dr. Boas on our meeting. Since then, I’ve sent him a link to a box folder with these drafts so that his team can give me some feedback. Specially considering the final product for this design is not only going to be a printed flyer, but apparently also a digital flyer, as well as a printed poster.
Option 1 – Title aligned to the right, No person, in: Blue, Purple, & Red
Option 2 – Title aligned to the right, Yes person, in: Blue, Purple, & Red
Option 3 – Title aligned to the top, One with Berlin TV Tower, One with Person climbing (positioning tbh), and One with pointier, Alpine-looking mountain range behind
Option 3 (cont.)
– Requested version with a round sun and clouds
And a quick pitch for title placement that could work well with the posters, since those should have a designated spot for a QR code.
I know this is my last blog post for a while, and sadly, it is hard to say goodbye because I will miss my STA family. So instead, I will say see you soon.
When I first became an STA, I only had a little experience with Photoshop and an ambitious mindset to become an animator. I knew that becoming a STA was my next step in life. With this job, I have learned so many create programs, how to manage project efficiently, and how to be a leader in the workplace. I honestly wouldn’t have been able to obtain this internship without all the skills I have gained from this position.
I appreciate all the time I have spent working with all the STAs. I enjoyed all the moments working in person and all the collaborative projects. I also loved the support from the STA team when I was creating my own small business.
Thank you Valerie, Maddy, and Suloni for seeing the potential in me and allowing me to grow into the designer I am today. This job was a true blessing and I can’t wait to come back and share my experience with everyone.
Sadly, today was my last day working on TxPEP. I really enjoyed working with Valerie, Abriella, and Sheryl on this project and I can’t wait to see how the final branding guide turns out!
For my final post for TxPEP, I was able to create some new possible designs for their logos. 
The one on the top left, is my favorite… and will be shown to the client. I also create a version in the darker blue color.
Since today is my last day, all of the editable files are in my box folder for easy edits on these logo designs.