Jude Licea - Introductory Questions

1. My name is Jude Licea and I'm a sophomore studying Cognitive Neuroscience with Human-Computer Interaction and Computer Science minors.


2. I've always been fascinated by the brain and technology, and I want to study the bridge between the two. I'm wanting to pursue a career in interaction product design, and I believe this class will help me develop some of the crucial skills required for the field.


3. Over the summer, I did a little of the Mimo web development course, so I'm somewhat familiar with HTML and CSS. I know that HTML provides the blueprint for a site and CSS is responsible for style and design.


4. I hope to broaden my skills revolving around basic interaction principles so I can create a strong portfolio.


5. When designing for a screen, there are more aspects that need attention and planning compared to paper, i.e. screen size, usability, links, and interactive features.


6. I think the Live Fast Die Young site has an amazing layout, with a design that elegantly shows the company's products, stores, and current events.


7. Apple's iPhone website effectivley uses eye-catching icons, layout style, vibrant colors, stylish graphic design, and relevant facts to communicate their product to users.


8. Using the Rolex site is viusally pleasing and makes information easy to digest. The site's scroll feature is especially well-designed, along with having well-balanced colors and intentional placement of information.