P2

Specification

Client needs:

Considering that I, the one that will also be producing the interactive media product for this brief, am also the client and target audience, I will be tailoring the content, design, and other assets of the product to fit to my liking.

I have decided that my interactive product will be a website that serves as a personal digital portfolio, containing my information, work that I have produced and other content that can be included in a portfolio.

In terms of appearance, I would like my website to contain a wide variety of bright, vibrant and abstract colours and patterns as it fits the style of the content and work that I produce (this will leave an impression on the kind of work I create to the user viewing the website). I would like to include up to 5 different pages that will all serve a different purpose, these include: a home page that contains my showreel as an introduction, an about me section that will further describe myself to the user, a gallery to display the work I have produced in and out of education, a contact page where those interested can email me, and a blog page that contains some personal blogs.

 

User needs:

User’s that view my website will need an easy and accessible experience meaning that the appearance of the website and interactive features must all be viable and functional.

For example, in the client brief, I mentioned that a variety of bright and abstract colours must be included: Some users may be sensitive or prone to bright lights and colours, meaning that I will have to consider either alternatives or ways to make the colours less eye-straining.

As well as this, there are some other basic user needs that must be considered: One of these is clear navigation. A user needs a clear and easy-to-use navigation system to help them quickly find the information they are looking for.

As mentioned earlier, my website should also be easily accessible.  A user needs a website that is accessible and usable for all users, including those with disabilities, and not just those prone to bright lights. The website’s speed must also be considered, as a user needs a website that loads quickly, providing a seamless and efficient user experience. As well as this, some users may not have access to a desktop, making it difficult to access the website. Some users will need a website that is optimized for mobile devices, providing a positive user experience on both desktop and mobile platforms.

 

Delivery Format (web)

Website, HTML.

Page Sketches (diagrams)

Mood Board

Site Map

Interactivity

In terms of interactivity, I will include at least 3 different ways the user can interact with the website. An example of a feature to include is a user input form: Websites can be made interactive by incorporating user input forms such as contact forms, surveys, and feedback forms. These forms allow users to actively engage with the website by providing information, making suggestions, or offering feedback.

Because my website is a digital portfolio, I have decided to create a form where the user can input their contact details and the option to send a customised messaged directly to my (the client’s) email.

More features that should be considered are basic interactive elements that are generally found on a vast majority of interactive websites. Websites can be made interactive through the use of interactive elements such as buttons, sliders, accordions, and drop-down menus. These elements allow users to interact with the website by making selections, adjusting settings, or navigating through different sections of the site.

The final interactive feature I have decided to include is embedded videos: Considering that the portfolio will contain video elements displaying the client’s work, there will be videos embedded into the website in which the user can access and watch with ease. These videos will be displayed in the ‘Gallery’ page, along with the other work the client has produced.