Note: I am uncertain whether or not my browser was having issues with JQuery. Having seen some students’ projects in class, it seemed as though some of the coding was translating improperly on my end, and thus giving errors with codes such as scrollto or fix positions. As such, any comments regarding broken code or utilization of JQuery should be taken with a grain of salt.
Bishop, Alyssa: Though much of the imagery used is effective for its purpose individually, transitions between images could have been improved a fair degree. Whether by feathering the edges of backgrounds in order to offer a fade effect, or by placing a solid border between them, a more clear visual divide seems lacking. Aside from this, the scenes seem to convey their purpose fairly well through relatively simple imagery; however, the degrees of simplicity found across the project are somewhat inconsistent. The variation in background styles also does not contribute to cohesiveness, though, again, the images function fairly well alone. Were there to be a clearer divide between scenes and obvious buttons for the viewer to transition through JQuery scrollto coding, the page as a whole would have come across much more smoothly.
Brittner, Zachary: Effective imagery, consistent styling. Formatting could have been improved somewhat to cater to smaller window sizes, but on the whole, the page works fairly well. Click-to-scroll images could have been made a bit more obvious for the viewer’s purposes, though this is not a major flaw. Incorporating somewhat more interactivity could have pushed the page to the next level, though as it stands, the project was executed fairly well. Images do not interfere with the flow of the story, though varying text placement could have contributed to a better visual appeal.
Brown, Lauren: Not posted.
Calhoun, Rachel: Particularly effective imagery. Colors and textures lend to storytelling experience quite a deal. Text chunks could be downsized in order to provide less visual burden on the reader. Formatting could be improved slightly to minimalize the distraction afforded by the wide right margin, though story flow works well. JQuery scrollto code seems to be broken, else the page would feel significantly more comfortable to navigate. On the whole, visually effective, but uncomfortable navigation.
Chatzimouratidis, Milt: Utilizes well-crafted and interesting images; great texture and detail, consistent color palette, and consistent style. JQuery does not appear to be working, at least where scrollto codes are concerned. The link to the contact page is either broken, or nonexistent. Text follows a comfortable visual flow, and lends to an effective storytelling method. On the whole, very effective visually, though some minor adjustments could be made to fix coding and add to interactivity.
Dawson, Michael: Not posted.
Duncan, Brian: Interesting content-wise, and utilizes effective imagery to evoke intended emotion toward content. Margins could be fixed to center content, such that the broad right margin does not unbalance the page for large windows. Does not appear to utilize any interactive content, or at least none readily recognizable; if scrollto codes were used, their divs should be emphasized more in order to direct the reader’s attention to them. Otherwise, effective use of CSS and other coding, and effective visual flow of the page to direct the reader’s attention toward important content.
Florence, Michael: Not posted.
Keefer, Laura: Effective integration of images into overall page. Margins could be fixed in order to remove broad right margin unbalancing page visually. Grass texture fairly well done, and use of simple imagery and gradients does not distract viewer from content. JQuery appears to be broken, or scrollto codes are not utilized. Recycling of first image may confuse viewer as a result of image jumping to one almost identical rather than scrolling down. Large chunks of text and use of font may not be suitable for target audience. Content could be stretched out more in order to solve block-text issue as well as keep reader entertained for a longer period of time with more imagery.
Luteran, Justin: 404
Palaschak, Ryan: Exceptionally effective imagery, and integration of content around images. Consistent style, and use of text lends heavily toward effective storytelling. Use of scrolls permits longer blocks of text, and transitions from one scene to another are particularly smooth. In regards to coding, however, the intended jumping rabbit images do not appear to be working, at least for my browser, and for users without horizontal scrolling mice, the lack of buttons to transition across the page poses a minor inconvenience. On the whole, however, the page is well done both logically and visually.
Phillips, Liz: Page is apparently taller than content; as such, an unnecessary lower margin populates the bottom of the page. Use of JQuery or scrollto buttons does not appear to be present, and so interactivity is relatively minimal. Moreover, the lack of navigational buttons poses a minor inconvenience for users without horizontal mouse scrolling. However, imagery is done fairly effectively, with a consistent style throughout the page that lends to strong visual coherence. The use of gradients between night and day could have made for a more effective visual transition, and font choice could have been somewhat more appropriate toward the audience, but neither of these are significant drawbacks.
Phillips, Evan: Page is apparently taller and wider than content; as such, unnecessary lower/right margins populate the bottom and side of the page. Use of JQuery or scrollto buttons does not appear to be present, and so interactivity is relatively minimal. Moreover, the lack of navigational buttons poses a minor inconvenience for users without horizontal mouse scrolling. However, imagery is done moderately effectively, with a fairly consistent style throughout the page that lends to visual coherence.
The text alongside the barrel of liquor flows off of the image, creating an uncomfortable visual paradox, and the use of gradients between night and day could have made for a more effective visual transition, but neither of these are a significant drawback.
Whitehead, Latiyfa: A white line runs down the page about three-fourths the way across, presumably due to an error with the background image. Otherwise, imagery is utilized quite effectively, with consistent style and effective font choice to match the content. JQuery appears to be malfunctioning, as scrollto codes do not seem to be working. Moreover, many of the text links send the viewer to the bottom of the page rather than the next available link, presumably caused by an error in linking to an improper div. Otherwise, the use of the scroll-down, fade-in image worked fairly effectively, and (though it is not currently appearing on my browser – presumably due to an error on my end), the use of JQuery to set an image in a fixed position based on vertical scroll position lent quite interestingly toward the interactive aspect of the website.
Sean Whitfield: Not posted.
Withrow, Katherine: CSS in title slide coded improperly (I assume), as the words “went” and “out” are overlaid upon one another. Imagery utilizes a child-friendly style, appropriate to its audience, and remains consistent throughout the page. Scrollto function does not appear to be working, detracting from a comfortable flow of the page, however, the presence of the buttons certainly serves as a convenience to viewers without horizontal mouse scrolling. It should be noted that as the images used for linking to other divs use a very similar image as other, noninteractive divs, that some sort of visual effect to further distinguish the two would be helpful.
Yaras, Justin: Not posted.