James's Journal

Drum Machine

2008-05-05T13:18:00.000-07:00

My 5th artefact is looking into different types of interactive flash pages.
I've made an interactive drum machine. Click on the movie and then use the keys on the keyboard and you can make your own beat...

5th Artefact

2008-04-30T06:46:00.001-07:00

The fifth artefact can be found at www.jamesaspden.co.uk.
This artefact is exploring into interactive flash pages. I have created three different examples of interaction.

Audio visual

2008-04-17T04:51:00.000-07:00

This is what i'll use for the introductio to the flash part of my portfolio site, will have to change the song though!

USB air fresheners

2008-04-17T02:49:00.000-07:00

Apparently they already exist,

http://www.aromausb.com/

Extra client site

2008-04-09T06:06:00.001-07:00

domain name has been changed to www.aubergetremblant.com

David Shrigley

2008-04-09T06:01:00.000-07:00

An artist from Glasgow. His work is simple and funny.

http://www.davidshrigley.com

WEBSITE

2008-04-07T11:59:00.000-07:00

Site is finished as promised......

Took longer than i antisipated, but at least it's done!

www.9eme.net

2008-04-06T17:27:00.000-07:00

www.9eme.net

This is a French collective. Really good designs, and the site is good too!

What i've been up to

2008-04-06T17:24:00.000-07:00

I have spent most of the Easter making my site. It's basically finished and should all be done tomorrow www.jamesaspden.co.uk

Here are some sites that are pretty good, both flash based

http://unlimited.orange.co.uk/flash/go

http://www.a-to-s.co.uk/home.php

Extra Client

2008-03-25T04:56:00.000-07:00

Extra client is nearly finished, have a sneak preview here...

http://sebulba.privatedns.com/tremblantonwego.com

Not sure if the page is too busy. Let me know what you think! Also the blurb is just a page filler.

Flash Developer

2008-03-25T04:55:00.000-07:00

Found this website. His work is really good. Apparently award winning!

www.andyfoulds.co.uk/main.html

Working hotel loader

2008-03-10T05:21:00.000-07:00

This one works much better... Also move your mouse over the flash, and see what happens!

Another Loader

2008-03-10T05:12:00.000-07:00

I've made another flash loader for my new client, but it doesn't move nicely

Jon Burgerman

2008-03-10T04:24:00.000-07:00

Had a lecture with Jon Burgerman last week, thought his illustrations were really good, this has inspired me to get on with my sketch book.

extra client

2008-03-10T04:19:00.000-07:00

I've just agreed to make a redesign a website for a hotel in canada. I should complete it in about a week or so. http://www.tremblantonwego.com .... watch this space.

Artefact group

2008-03-10T04:16:00.000-07:00

I've made a group on facebook for links directly to my artefacts. Its working well as i've had over 30 extra forms filled in.

Artefacts

2008-03-06T05:19:00.000-08:00

My fourth artefact is online, please fill it out and submit http://jamesaspden.co.uk

Thanks

Website

2008-02-28T02:47:00.001-08:00

Found this website. Really nice illustrations and the flash works well...

www.alexone.net

enter

2008-02-25T10:20:00.000-08:00

I've drawn a coral encrusted computer for the introduction to my website. The file is quite large so i'm trying to down size it...

Client project

2008-02-25T10:08:00.000-08:00

The page boarder looked dull so i've drawn it up in flash to add a bit of colour to it...

Client project

2008-02-25T10:02:00.000-08:00

I've been designing different layouts for my clients flash site. I am going to have the flash linked as a pop up so the page will be automatically resized. This is an image that i'll use as the page boarder.

website

2008-02-25T10:00:00.000-08:00

http://www.jamesaspden.co.uk

I have my website up and running now. The design is still under development. You can view my first three artefacts there.

Test Flash Animation

2008-01-25T06:48:00.000-08:00

Animation i am working on for the loading of a web page...

MM Most Wanted

2008-01-25T05:44:00.001-08:00

Most Wanted for spilling the milk... Thought it would be a good theme for the exhibition, i used milk as this is what last years exhibition was called. Mugshots of the students could be taken as if they were on the side of the carton or give them milk mustaches, if lactose intolerant then a half eaten cookie...

Jazzy Wire Show Banger Of The Week

2008-01-24T04:45:00.000-08:00

Check out the Jazzy Wire Show Podcast page. There is a song uploaded every week for the special section of the show called "banger of the week". Listen to the songs and you can vote which one you think is best when we air out every wednesday 7-9pm, www.flyfm.co.uk...

WWW.JAZZYWIRESHOW.MYPODCAST.COM

Web Site

2008-01-24T03:20:00.000-08:00

I have just purchased a web space, its not running yet but the url is www.jamesaspden.co.uk... The company i went with was www.one.com it appeared like a good deal, i'll do a following review once i have used it...

Client Project

2008-01-24T03:19:00.000-08:00

I have just bought a drawing tablet, this should help with graphics and animations that i'll be creating for the web site.

Artefact focus group...

2008-01-24T03:14:00.000-08:00

I will look into conveying emotions through web design, by using taste whilst viewing a page. For example eating a piece of chocolate whilst viewing a web page can convey a different emotion. I will test this on a group of five people.

Second Artefact

2008-01-24T03:09:00.000-08:00

For my second artefact i will look into the use of text on a web page, and how it could be used to convey a positive emotion. I will use the same approach as my first artefact, with a form style web page. Added javascript will be used so the user will be able to change the font the paragraph.

Jazzy Wire Show

2008-01-18T04:36:00.000-08:00

WWW.JAZZYWIRESHOW.MYPODCAST.COM

This is a radio show that airs 7-9pm every Wednesday from flyfm (Nottingham Trents student radio station). It is presented by myself Jazzy Cypher and fellow associate Greazy Wire, mainly playing Hip Hop. You can listen live at www.flyfm.co.uk 7-9pm, or you can listen to the last show on our new podcast page www.jazzywireshow.mypodcast.com

First artifact

2008-01-07T13:57:00.000-08:00

For my first artifact i will investigate into the use of colour on a website. I will create a site where the colours will gradually change over time. A form will be filled in on the website to obtain results. The form will ask the user what emotional state they were in prior to using the site, and what emotional state they are in now.
With these results it should show whether an emotional state can be changed through the use of colour, and therefore change the users wellbeing.

Client Project, Dive Exuma

2008-01-07T13:54:00.001-08:00

As Dive Exuma wants a site up and running ASAP i have made a simple website for the time being.
I will work with them in stages running up to the deadline. The flash website will be the last stage in the project.
Here is the first draft of the site...

http://www.dive-exuma.com

Client Project

2008-01-07T13:48:00.001-08:00

For my client project i am going to work with a company called Dive Exuma. It is a SCUBA diving company based in Great Exuma, Bahamas. I will be producing an html based web site and a flash based web site for Dive Exuma. I am also making their brochures, but this will not be part of the client project as it does not relate to web design. There are talks of making a flash banner, but finding a site to advertise the company on is tricky.
The website will contain information about SCUBA diving with Dive Exuma and also relevant information concerning flora and fauna in the surrounding area...

PRP continued...

2008-01-07T12:24:00.000-08:00

After researching into the state of wellbeing in relation to web design and use, it became clear that it is possible to convey a sense of wellbeing through web design. This is only justifiable if an agreement is made that the theory of well-being can become related to human emotions. As elements that make up design of a web page can change emotions it is therefore possible to alter the users well-being. If a positive emotion can be conveyed through web design it will give the user a more pleasurable experience and therefore increase their well-being.

KAZAM!...

2008-01-07T11:58:00.000-08:00

The microsite that i made for the short client project was for a fictional company called KAZAM. My main inspiration for the title of the insect repellent company was from Cilit Bang. I was going to mimic their slogan "BANG! and the dirt is gone" with "KAZAM! and the bug is gone..." I thought i would stay away from any cheeseyness...
The microsite made resembles an interactive comic book. I thought that the outcome would appeal to children and inform them with their important decisions on insect repellent purchases.
The downside to the design of the microsite was that it did not reflect on what insect repellent is perceived. As this was a client project i should have stepped back from any experimental design ideas.
I wanted to keep the microsite html with CSS integrated. This would allow for a much wider range of accessibility. The site contains Javascript and embedded media of jpgs and PNGs. I think that the site could look much better if flash was used as well...
You can view the site at...

http://www.dive-exuma.com/mozz/Home.html

PRP 'title'

2007-10-23T04:56:00.000-07:00

The title for the personal research project is...

Research into the state of wellbeing in relation to web design and use.

My research will cover accessibility, user reaction, social context and cultural background.

When i have completed my research i want to create intuitive spaces online that provoke a reaction of wellbeing. I will create these intuitive spaces using past theories and the current concepts of wellbeing.

Client Project 'Page Layout'

2007-10-23T04:51:00.000-07:00

As the topic of the microsite was to make a fictional online comic book strip, i've decided to keep the idea constant throughout the site. The site will essentially be an interactive online comic strip which informs the audience about the product and there will also be a fictional story to keep them entertained.

Client Project 'Mozz'

2007-10-23T04:43:00.000-07:00

I have decided to produce a fictional comic book strip for my web design client proposal.
A character i have been designing for the comic book strip is called Mozz...
The character will also feature in the flash animated banner.

Myspace Redesign

2007-05-01T17:23:00.000-07:00

The Wall

2007-05-01T17:19:00.000-07:00

90 second narrative...

Jaz's Journal

2007-01-16T11:20:00.000-08:00

Web Design:-

Creating a web banner using flash...
I was looking through different companies that i enjoy...
These companies were 123KLAN, LRG, designers republic, supremebeing, ECKO, MONTANA CANS...
I decided to choose Montana Cans...
The different styles of web banner i created looked like this...
The finished product can be viewed on http://www.angelfire.com/planet/dal/montana_flame.html