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Web Design Project
Portfolio 2
Hobby & Collectibles
By
ANUSH REDDY YERUVA
Contents
Portfolio 2.1
HTML Layouts……………………………………………………………….. 3-8
Wireframe Pages……………………………………………………………… 9
Mock-up Pages………………………………………………………………… 9-14
Portfolio 2.2
Graphics Standards ………….…………………………………………………15
Image & Title attributes …………………………………………………………..15
Portfolio 2.3
Flowchart …………………………………………………………..16
Portfolio 2.4
Business Hours Webpage………………………………………………………16
Portfolio 2.5
Form Details……………………………………………………………………17
Portfolio 2.6
Testing & Analysis…………………………………………………18
Portfolio 2.7
Website Snapshots…………………………………………20
All the specifications of Portfolio 2 are met in the following report. It implements wireframes and mock-ups as per the expectations.
Portfolio 2.1
HTML Layouts
The name of the website is Hobbies & Collectibles. It is laid out in proper desired format as depicted in the following images of layouts. All the important elements are shown in these layouts. It has a simple format to keep it understandable for users.
Home page Desktop Layout
Home page Mobile Layout
Section page Desktop Layout
Section page Mobile Layout
Article page Desktop Layout
Article page Mobile Layout
Wireframe Pages
Wireframe pages of a web design are the visual guides of the framework of the website. Their design should be kept simple so that users can navigate easily through all the existing pages. This includes using minimal colours and appropriate images which give clear understanding of the website as a whole. The focus has been kept on important elements and layouts of the website.
The wireframes fulfils the requirements of the website content and functionality. The homepage and subpages played a pivotal role in visualizing that how the final website will look like. The wireframes for five pages (Antiques, Coins, Stamps, Origami, Business Hours) were made. They were made compatible with desktop computer as well as mobile devices and they will adapt to the screen resolution as well.
Mock-Up Pages
The mock-up pages for the website ‘Hobby and Collectibles’ were prepared to display the details of colour combinations, font style and sizes, etc. This hierarchy of headings, sub-headings and other text were differentiated through these mock-up pages. The mock-ups pages are tested with the supplied specifications without using any tools or scripting languages
Screen Resolutions: 1024 x 768 pixels, 500 x 720 pixels
Web Browser: IE, Google Chrome
The mock-up pages for this website are shown below.
Homepage Mock-up (Desktop)
Homepage Mock-up (Mobile)
Section Page (Desktop)
Section Page (Mobile)
Article Page (Desktop)
Article Page (Mobile)
Portfolio 2.2
Graphics Standards
A website should be visually appealing to the user with a simple layout for better understanding. Visual details like graphics, images, navigation, banner, etc. play an important role in enhancing the overall look and feel of the website. The graphics and images were appropriately placed with relevant text on each web page. They were further tested with different browsers.
tag defines images on HTML pages. Alt attribute was used so that when images are not displayed in time due to certain reasons, the alternate text inserted through alt attribute provide appropriate explanation for those images. Information about the graphics was included so that when the mouse goes over it, the information is displayed. The navigation elements also change colour when the mouse overs over them. The logo image is linked to home page. The standards mentioned in this document were used during the development of this website. These standards are in line with the supplied information and expectations thus making the website agenda clear. Some important aspects were
· Navigation elements
· Consistency of pages
· Simple layout and graphics
· Clear division of pages
· Page Background: White
· Table and form background: Grey, Light Blue
· Font Style: Calibri
· Text Color: Black, Red
Image & Title Attributes
This attribute helps the user to understand the purpose of the page in minimum text. The home page has the title as ‘Hobby & Collectibles’, internal pages have one-word titles such as ‘Stamps’, ‘Coins’, ‘Antiques’, ‘Origami’, ‘Business Hours’. This helps the users to know where the link shall take them when clicked.
Portfolio 2.3
Flowchart
The graphical structure of the website is shown in the flowchart below. The flowchart depicts the flow of control in the website. The flowchart has been revised in this portfolio in order to fulfil the requirements. The control flows from the home page (Index) to five sub-pages according to the user’s will. Each subpage has two sections out of which 4 have graphics and a form and 1 has text (business hours) and a form.
The flowchart below provides a broad picture of the website layout. It is adaptive to future enhancements if and when required.
Portfolio 2.4
Business Hours Webpage
This page has title attribute, text and a web form. The title attribute of this page was ‘Opening Hours’. It displayed the text including working hours on each weekday and on public holiday. The webform shows details required to be filled by the user at her own will.
Portfolio 2.5
HTML Form
HTML forms are also referred as webforms. They use widgets with labels. Labels define the information that the user is required to enter. The webform of ‘Personal Details’ on each page has exact labels according to the information required to be filled by the user. The webform as shown in snapshot below was included on home page as well as the internal pages of the website. The details included in the webform are:
· Name
· Age
· Gender (check box option)
· Country of Origin
· Personal Interest
· Comments
The text entered in Personal Details and Comments provide insight about the prospects of the user to visit the site again and in maintaining her interest in the website in future. It will also help in keeping the website updated according to the visitors’ interest.
The webform collects the data from the users and helps the developers to prepare a database for future use by the owners. The data in the website was not saved anywhere but it gives an understanding of the development and use of the form. The users get a broad view of categorized collectibles through this website. The details on the form can be...