Blog Post V

As I wrapped up my strategic presentation course, there were many valuable takeaways and life lessons I gained. It took a lot of work to limit everything to three takeaways, although I will always remember the effort, work, projects, opinions, and connections I made during the semester. Given my career in UX design, this class is essential to my ability to properly present and relay information to stakeholders, recruiters, and other audiences. 

Speaking up when Necessary

There was a large lapse this semester where I was not performing to my full potential. I should have communicated with Professor Lucci a lot earlier in the year and worked with her to establish a plan of action. Not only to address what had me in a slump but also to complete a course of action to stay on top of my assignments and projects. As a creative mind, I could have spent more time finding unique ways and niche topics to demonstrate my understanding of the course.

Strutting my (Digital) Stuff

Graphically, I love to demonstrate my ability as a designer of user experience. Through the course projects and blog posts, I rekindled my eye for design and tried to use colors, fonts, and images that correlate with my topic and the emotions I am trying to convey to my audience. I also enjoyed seeing other classmate’s work and their different interpretations of the same assignment.

Attention to Detail

There were a few times I had to go back and double-check that I completed all requirements of my work when finishing up a project or assignment. I should make sure I cite my sources correctly and understand why I am placing them into my work. I also realized how to decipher between academically reputable and credible sources versus the first hit to arise on a Google search.