thanks, dictionary.com

I went to the dictionary to find the word I wanted to use to describe this week's assignment: confounding.

I think I'm well versed in web design, structure and process. When I saw our assignment was to create templates, wireframes and mockups, I went through my usual processes: a blend of Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and Dreamweaver. But my end products didn't resemble the requirements.

As I pored through Prof. Aird's podcasts and tutorials, I became more and more confused ; nay, confounded. These processes were completely different from mine.

So I tossed my work aside, and went step-by-step through the buttons tutorials, then the template tutorials. In the end, I didn't have to unlearn what I already know, but I sure had to block my memory of it.

I've now learned a new – and efficient – way of creating buttons and templates. They're fast and clean. They may not be right – for me – in every instance, but I've learned something today!

How many days can you say that?

Thanks, Prof. Aird.