I believe that planning my website was essential. I used a number of formal and informal techniques. Both having advantages and disadvantages.
In class, we started to use open mind map to analyse the project. A mind map is a diagrammatic representation of varied elements that relate to a particular subject. Mind maps are used for solving problems, for creating to-do-list for, promoting creative ideas, and for discussing different elements of the project planning stage. This made me more organised because I knew the things I would need to add.
Moreover, using open minds meant that I could make use of colours, image, and symbols to organise information in a clear, easy to understand manner. …show more content…
However, the mind map does not give an accurate presentation of things that should be completed and how long it will take. It is important because I have deadlines and without information how long it will take. This will mean that I might take longer for a particular task, which may mean when it comes to creating the website I will have less time. Especially, by the fact that it is time consuming to ensure the website is appealing. Above all, ensuring it meets the tourists, focus groups and client 's needs.
However, the mind map does divide each task, which makes it easier and less complicated. Overall, this was a flexible method and it isn 't complex to use. Therefore, I would recommend people to use it. This would make you more organised. As it helped me to ensure I complete the tasks before the deadline and include everything recommended in the client brief.
However, one of the weaknesses is that creating a mind map can take a lot of time. Also, it might be difficult for others to understand once you have created a personalised map; it might be difficult for those around you to understand all your ideas and concepts. Other people didn 't really understand. However, this mind map was for me and to show the client my plans. This was …show more content…
This would ensure that I don 't develop any problems in the later stages.
The improvements I could have made using the mind map is whilst creating the hand drawn design to create it on an A3 paper instead of A4 as it would have appeared to be neater, even though it was a plan. However, now I know what to do next time when I create a plan.
Above all, the improvements I developed is to have a number of copies whether using open mind or hand drawing the design. I ensured I either print or photo copy if it 's hand drawn. As well as, have it saved in different places. This ensured me too not lose any of the tasks the teacher has set. It is important to remember for future purposes to remember I do this if I am creating a plan for a different task.
Furthermore, when I was using open mind I wasn 't able to add tasks and colour at first. However, I developed this basic skill. This made it stand out and appealing. Overall, I did well in the project because of the plan. I was organised and I set deadlines. Even though, I didn 't have the opportunity how long a particular task would