This semester, we've seen a variety of blog posts representing our personal artistic choices. Through different templates, aesthetics, and topics, each of our blog posts highlights our creativity. Similar to
past blogs, our choices invite readers to our topics, creating a space where we're able to showcase what interests us. While each of our blogs has been of note, there have been two bloggers who have stuck out to me consistently throughout the semester because of their presentations and aesthetics:
Abby and
Madisyn.
Abby
Abby's
blog page, similar to
mine, utilizes different blog pictures depending on the assignment. Rather than following a certain color scheme or aesthetic, she integrates different pictures for her posts, creating a website that looks visually exciting. Her banner is encompassing, showcasing different pictures that best represent her: her friends, pets, family, and things she does in her free time. This creates an image that highlights who she is personally, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
[Picture above: Abby's banner; picture below: her blog posts. Pictures above lead to their source.]
One of the things that immediately captured my attention was how Abby chooses to present her information to readers. One of my favorite blogs of hers was her
Personal Video Habits, where Abby details what she watches in her free time and which streaming platforms she consults. This blog in particular stuck out to me because of the more personal elements she included––an image of her screen time and additional visual elements (particularly of what and who she watches) that draw visitors in. She, unlike many of us, actually included a representation of how her video habits influence her screen time, creating another personal element to her blog. This choice not only put into perspective how much time she spends on her phone, but also influenced me to check my own screen time to see how my video habits influence me.
[An image taken from her Personal Video Habits blog; picture above leads to source.]
If there is one thing that Abby does well is how many visuals she incorporates. Whether it's links leading to other websites, videos expanding on the topic she's covering, or visuals that provide readers with a deeper exploration of what she's discussing, Abby does a great job exploring her topic beyond what she has on her blog. This interactivity sets her apart immensely.
One blog that stood out to me regarding her interactivity was her
Artificial Intelligence blog. This blog, which combines a multitude of videos and hyperlinks, expands on her topic and shows how much research went into creating this project.
[An image taken from her Artificial Intelligence blog; picture above leads to source.
Another thing that Abby does well is her transition between thoughts. One blog of note is her Binge Watching blog, where she provides us with an overview of binge watching, introduces two shows she's going to cover (The Summer I Turned Pretty and Euphoria), expands on how these shows influence these video habits, and critiques how social media and streaming platforms push for this behavior.
Abby's blogs are always ones I look forward to. She goes above and beyond in each blog, expanding on her topics through hyperlinks, visuals, and videos, and incorporating enough information that you can see how much research goes into crafting her projects. Overall, she has an exciting and welcoming website, and I look forward to where she takes her projects!
Madisyn
One of the most visually appealing blogs this semester has been Madisyn's blog page. When visiting her page, you're greeted by a stunning red aesthetic, spanning her banner, interactivity, and blog post images. Each of her images contains the same darker red visuals, creating a space where her website looks concise, consistent, and appealing.
[Picture above: Madisyn's banner; picture below: her blog posts. Pictures above lead to their source.]
One of my favorite blogs of Madisyn's, which I think best represents her presentation, is her
Programming Trends blog. Here, she details the struggling survival of cable television, the prevalence of streaming platforms, social media, and different ways that people consume entertainment. This blog integrates a lot of interactivity. Through hyperlinks, videos, and pictures, Madisyn expands on her topic and introduces additional resources we can refer to when doing our own deep-diving.
[An image taken from her Programming Trends blog; picture above leads to source.]
When visiting her blog posts, we can see how much time and effort she puts into her work. Her writing is clean, organized, and carefully crafted. Similar to her
old blog posts, she does a great job beginning each blog with a punchy, attention-grabbing line that invites readers to explore more of her topic.
Madisyn's storytelling is incredibly aesthetic and visually appealing. She has an eye for striking images, compelling elements, understanding how color schemes work together, and how to draw readers in through her template.
Overall, the work this semester has been incredible, full of creative personalities and differences. These two blogs differ in their aesthetics and storytelling methods, approaches to portraying information, and what interactivity they provide, but each is unique to its author. As we continue further, I know we will only grow in our abilities and media storytelling.
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