Resources for Designing a Digital Project

Designing your Project

Design Thinking is a framework for problem solving and creating solutions to complex problems. It’s a way to guide your thinking about a big project using an iterative process. A capstone or portfolio project is complex, and understanding the different stages of this creative process will allow you to plan ahead, work incrementally, be adaptive as your project evolves, and achieve a better result at the end of the semester.

Introduction to WordPress and Web Design

WordPress – How to create and add content 

WordPress is Smith’s platform for creating websites. This section includes links to some of the most commonly used types of WordPress blocks, along with Smith specific resources for designing and creating your WordPress posts and pages.

 Accessibility for WordPress and Websites

As administrators of any website, we are expected to take responsibility towards making our content accessible for everybody. The list below includes resources Smith created resources to help you make sure your content is accessible, along with links to resources on writing accessibly. The better organized your content is, the easier it will be to navigate your page with a screen-reader.

Multimedia and Interactive Content

Adding images, audio, and interactive can make your content more dynamic, but it can also bring another dimension to your project. Think about the ways multimedia can enhance your analysis and tell your story.

Research

Managing a large digital project is complicated. The resources below can help you organize your research, but you can also reach out for research or research technology help by making an appointment with a librarian or instructional technologist.