Reflection

The project brief is intriguing: creating an immersive prototype followed by a narrative website centered around the Apollo missions. The 40/40/20 split between research, immersive prototype, and website development emphasizes the importance of a solid foundation. User journeys and flows will be crucial in crafting a compelling narrative arc.

The idea of using no-code tools like Framer or Webflow excites me – a chance to experiment and bring the Apollo story to life without getting bogged down in complex coding.

Some key takeaways that resonated with me:

• Organizing Content is King: A well-structured website with clear navigation and hierarchy is paramount for user engagement. Figuring out headers, sub-headers, and content organization early on lays the groundwork for a smooth user experience.
• Moodboarding for Inspiration: Building a mood board that captures the essence of the Apollo program (think:colors, typography, imagery) will guide the visual design of the website. Inspiration can be drawn from books, TV,films, even the SpaceX website!
• Storytelling as a Tool: The lecture emphasized the power of storytelling in igniting user curiosity and engagement.The challenge is transforming historical data into a captivating narrative that inspires a new generation.

notes taken during lecture // make sure the blogs are public.

Immersive prototype ;

Why go to the moon.

after that make the immersive prototype into a website.

immersive prototype ( 40 %)

narrative website 9 (20%)

research ( 40 %)

user journeys maps , user flows ,