#comfortable as in being too comfy with the 'deadline' like there wasn't enough urgency i suppose?

[amberviernes]

The Final Stretch: What’s Ahead

Hello everyone! I can’t believe that we’re in the middle of April? The capstone project is quickly coming to a close, and man. It’s been quite the journey. But, alas, there are still things that need to be done, so in this post, I’ll be outlining what I need to do to finish the semester with flying colors.

This is a slight update from the previous task post, and will probably be the last of it’s kind. So without further ado, let’s list out those tasks!

To Finish the Build/Draft:

Add a new section to the conclusion page showcasing the ranking of the 14 works featured in the survey. The layout will be sketched out, and then digitalized in either Adobe XD or CLIP STUDIO PAINT.

Update the conclusion page layout. I am thinking the final page will look something like: Expected Results (Dark BG) -> Work Authenticity Ranking (White BG) -> Summary of Results (Dark BG) -> Limitations of Study (White BG) -> Further Research (Dark BG) -> Call to ACtion (White to BG).

Modify asset color schemes to match the updated conclusion page layout. I am thinking the asset used in the further research section will need a white outline or a color scheme revamp since it’ll be on a dark BG instead of a light BG.

Create a PDF of the survey questions for the survey results page.

Sketch out asset concepts for the education level related statistics on the sub-analysis page (it currently reuses the ones for the age group).

Digitalize the education level asset.

Proofreading/Clean-Up:

As I proofread, I will compile all the things I notice onto one document for revision.

Check for consistent verbiage throughout the website (e.g. works vs pieces, and scores vs rating). Update to be consistent. This is especially the case for the subanalysis pages, as they all follow a very similar format.

For the subanalysis pages, check the numbers inputted to make sure it matches the spreadsheet and form.

Click all the links and make sure that internal links open in the same tab, and external links create a new tab.

Test the website’s responsiveness against a variety of window widths. Fix as necessary.

Run each website page through GTMetrix to test the website’s loading speed.

Remove password protection for the website, and request feedback.

Incorporate feedback from peers.

And that’s all we gotta do! Honestly, it’s a lot. But I believe that I have the experience and skills to make the finished website a reality!

Before I close this post, I also want to say that last week I told Sharla that I was hoping to have the website done by April 17th. And since I wrote this post talking about what’s left for me to do, well, you’ve probably figured out by now that the finished website isn’t here yet!

Could I have gotten it done by the day I set? Yeah, probably, but I ended up stumbling into personal issues that stalled my progress significantly. Fortunately, I was able to resolve the issues by engaging in some difficult conversations and reframing my mindset.

But I’m kind of glad that the hiccup happened since it taught me two valuable lessons: 1) How to have difficult conversations, and 2) To address my emotions and stressors, rather than shelve it and hope it doesn’t bother you. Spoiler alert, suppressing your emotions doesn’t do any good, and seeps into your life in ways you don’t expect. For me, it would distract me immensely from my project. SO please don’t suppress your emotions, talk it out, and problem solve with people who can help you out.

I also want to note that when I set the date to April 17th, I knew that it was a bit unrealistic in some ways. But, I did it intentionally (rather than picking something more realistic), since it would ignite me into action (deadline panic!). I know this logic doesn’t really apply to the workforce (and there, I’d rather set a ‘later’ deadline and then meet it early to please the client). But I know that my “real” deadline is the 25th, lol.

Anyways, I feel like I can put my best foot forward this upcoming week. It’ll be tough but I believe in my ability to get this done! Thank you everyone for accompanying me on my journey, and I can’t wait to share the final product with everyone.