Layne Renfrow

Web Design using CSS and CARP Overview For our second assignment for web, we were guided by video in transforming a boring web page to one following the values of CARP. Using Dreamweaver, we were able to code and design websites centering around the poem, "Another Reason Why I Don't Keep A Gun In The House." The difference between each of the HTML was the use of CSS designer in the updated version.  Contrast- Since the contrast is typically the first thing viewer sees, the title was made to stand out from the rest of the webpage. At first, the title was only black and used a boring font that wouldn't attract a reader. So, the color was changed to a dark tan to match some of the fur on the image of the dog. Then, the font was changed to much bolder font family, and the size of the text was made bigger. Alignment- At the start of the assignment, everything was right aligned and had nothing special about it. To fix this, the title was moved to ...

Overview For this project, we were assigned to create an animated house based off of an actual home from online. Using SketchUp, we would use exact measurements and accurate textures to make our house become three-dimensional.  How it Went  I started off well, making sure that the windows lined up where they were supposed to be on the front. Although as I began to turn around the house I started to run into trouble such as glitching window panes, random lines, and things that you wouldn't typically encounter building an actual house. At the midpoint of this project, I definitely began to get bored with SketchUp, which is evident in some places on the house. Toward the end of the project, I managed to again focus on more of the details.  What I've Learned This project has enhanced my knowledge of SketchUp, which may help me in the future for whatever I end up doing. Also, I'll take away some new skills in patience, as there were some times...

My Personality Type After taking the personality quiz, I tested to be ESFP. ESFPs are Extroverted, Sensing, Feeling, and Perceiving. They are energized by time spent with others, making decisions based on their feelings, and they prefer to be more spontaneous rather than organized. Typically welcoming and talkative, ESFPs like to charm and engage those around them. Their sense of humor is open, and they like to help others have a good time.  For the most part, I believe this test applied to my personality. The 28% of extrovert was a bit shocking to me though, since I'm only extremely social when I'm around my friends. Although I can see where some of the extroversion comes from, and that "not as social" wall comes down when I'm apart of large crowds. When in smaller groups, I'm capable of taking the role of a leader, but as the group continues to get bigger, my chance of participating gets smaller if I don't know those around me well. As for sensin...

Ball Bounce Animation For this project, we were assigned to create three animations of a ball bouncing on the screen. The first was the typical up and down, the second was to the side, and for the third, we were able to get creative on what the ball would do in the scene. As we got started on the first animation, I quickly met challenges with the coloring of the ball and getting it to bounce smoothly. Luckily, I was able to get help from those sitting near me for a better final product. After we completed the first third of the project, we could move on to step two, the side bounce. The second bounce was probably the most difficult for me, because it required making the ball go faster heading downward, and slower on top of the ball's arc. The main struggle having to go back and fix things that affected the entire final product. In the first downward arc, the ball went straight down in a few of the frames, and I had to go all ...

[Filler image credits to Brady Bellini] Overview A week ago, we were assigned a web design project that showcased two of our favorite projects in the rotations that we've been through so far.  Using videos as a tool from our instructor, we followed along with their steps and created a website.   How It Went Along the way, there were plenty of technical struggles. One major road bump that my computer just couldn't work with was wrapping the text around my logo. After spending around twenty minutes working on it, and another ten from classmates, I finally surrendered. I also found the coding confusing, so I spent the majority of my time in the design mode. Other than these small frustrations, the project actually went pretty smoothly. In the end, I'm proud of how it turned out and I wouldn't change anything about it.   What I've Learned Overall, I took away a lot more about web design than ...

Hi! I’m Layne Renfrow, and I’m currently a student in Olathe Northwest eCommunications program. Of the four fields in the program, I am most interested in video production and graphic design. Both of which, I could see myself having a future career in. My highest accomplishments have been in the graphic design field. I am passionate about editing photos, and redesigning them to make them unique. But, I’m eager to continue learning more about editing, both in video and photos. I have a positive personality, and I’m very friendly to those I am meeting for the first time. I also believe in individualization, and that everyone has their own quirks and traits that make them themselves. Thank you for your time, and feel free to contact me at my email.

Overview For this project, we were asked to create a logo that reflects ourselves. Each shape and color had to come together for one overall meaning. Beforehand, we watched some videos for inspiration and design help. Then we would sketch some ideas and decide on three of our favorites. The next day, we could sit down at the computers and start to create a black and white copy. Once we were approved on our original designs, we could move onto the color process, where we would select which color scheme best fit our logo. Finally, we would tailor the final copy of the logo. How It Went I started out with no visual idea of what I was going to do. My original shape idea was a circle with a cursive "L" inside, which at the beginning, I really liked and thought about using. But, as I moved along in the design process, I realized that I had other ideas that were even better and had more potential. While I was sketching, I happened to look up at the...