Blog Entry #6

Last Tuesday (I visited a Maori marae so I haven't been working since then) I continued my layout research extensively, analysing logos, colour schemes and fonts used in other insurance websites. I finished writing up this research today and may add more to it. I discovered most of the insurance websites stick to basic Arial fonts ensuring simplicity for their layout. The use of Arial is effective as it is a clear font which can look professional when formatted correctly in a text. I will continue to do research work allowing efficient preparation for my final website design concept.



Two of the best insurance website layouts that I researched...







Miranda.

Blog Entry #5

Today, I continued my website layout research. I copied my notes and added further analysis into a Word document. I also copy and pasted my first brief into a Word document. I can print these off later and paste them into my visual diary. It will count as my briefing research and preparation for final product. I would like to do a lot of extensive research as the more time and insightful work that I put in, the better my mark will be and the more successful my client's website will be.

Miranda.

Blog Entry #4

First Brief

I interviewed my client last night, here is a first brief. It was constructed upon my opinions and my client's view also.

ISSUE:
A website must be produced to inform existing and prospective clients about the business and its philosophy, facilitate efficiency and promote TGL Insurance overall.

AIMS:
- Website must have a simple layout, with easy to use navigation and it must also give off a professional aura.
-Website must be up with technological trends displaying a professional attitude reflective of the business.
-Must inform the stakeholders on all they need to know about TGL Insurance and its beneficial unique qualities which make us a favourable business to work with.

SPECIFICATIONS:
-Access to advanced programs including PhotoShop, Dreamweaver etc.
-Access to a computer, internet, memory stick.
-I may need money to run website.
-Links to affiliates(allowing a positive sense of networking).

SKILLS: Skills needed...
-Advanced PhotoShop and Dreamweaver skills.
-General research skills.
-Communication skills.

STAKEHOLDERS:
-Existing clients
-Prospective clients
-Insurance companies affiliated with TGL Insurance

SOLUTION:
I must produce a website that is ethical, one that represents TGL Insurance fairly and honestly with a confident approach to the philosophy of the business. It must appeal to TGL Insurance's target market.

Blog Entry #3

I have yet to interview my client so today I copied my brainstorm brief into my visual diary. I also started to copy my written research on insurance website design layouts into my visual diary also. The more relevant research I do now, the better my mark will be for my project at the end of the year.
Miranda.

Blog Entry #2

Tuesday 16th Feb. 2010

Today I made a brainstorm of AIMS, SPECIFICATIONS, STAKEHOLDERS and SKILLS affiliated with my project. I have done a project like this before and that will help tremendously. The only difference is that this time I will have a real client that will work with and I will use advanced features in two programs that I already have basic skills with.

Tonight I wll nterview my client and get their opinion on what they want and what is needed for a successful website promoting their business.

Miranda.

Blog Entry #1

Welcome to my blog,

I am writing this blog to document the process of my IT project throughout the year.
I am going to produce a website for my dad's insurance business.
My blog will include the information on the actions I must take in order to complete the project. This means I'll be writing about the new things I will learn, components of advanced programs and the easy and hard parts of the process as a whole.

Miranda.