Web Design and Usability
- Semester: Fall 2026
- Instructor: Michael McDermott
- Location: Art and Design Building, Room 1020
- Timing: Wednesdays from 1:30–4:10pm
- Office Hours: Scheduled here
Project 1
Tell a Story
Description
Create a five-section, single page, responsive website that depicts the history, process, and/or story of a selected topic. The page should draw the audience in with a hero section then guide the reader through five sections on your chosen topic. The sections can use images, graphics, and text to provide additional information that helps explain your topic. The page will be designed and prototyped in Figma.
Requirements
- Single page
- 6 total sections — Hero + five informational sections
- Header with navigation
- Simple footer
- Mobile (320px) interactive prototype
- Desktop (1440px) interactive prototype
- Brief style guide that includes fonts, colors, and any graphic elements or treatments
Things to Keep in Mind
- The page needs 5 distinct, through content and form, informational sections
- How can the design guide the user through the site?
Objectives
- Build a base of knowledge in Figma
Final Submission
- Turned in on time
- All requirements met
- Prototype link submitted on Canvas
- Linked on your class index