Project+2+Process

=__**Understanding The Microphone**__= [toc] -I began this project by choosing a point of focus from my concept map: I choose the microphone because it is a significant part of how radio is able to function. From here, I began searching internet websites such as wikipedia for quick ideas on what the microphone entails. -I then researched many book, encyclopedias, and photographs to get a better idea of what I was going to be doing. From here, I wrote out my ideas and key words I wanted to focus on.

**==Concept Map==** -This was my initial concept that I used while working towards my final. From my concept map of the radio, I decided to focus on the microphone. -Here, I illustrate that the understanding of microphones is broken down into three distinct areas: Electronics, Pickup Patterns, and Design Types. I then broke down each section into more specific areas that I will add to my website.

**==**Information Focus**==**

**==Rough Thumnails==** -Here are some initial thumbnails I did in Illustrator exploring different types of layouts I could use for understanding microphones.

**==Rough Sketches==** When I was thinking about what I wanted the visual design to be for my information website, I began by roughly drawing out quick colored sketches. Here are some of my initial ideas.

**==Images For Project==** -By very quickly collecting photographs relating to microphones through books, websites and encyclopedias, I found this was a great help as I could quickly generate fast ideas to add to my website. -Since I do not have access to different types of microphones, I felt using other people's images of microphones was the best option.

**==Inspiration Websites==** -I found these pieces helpful when designing my website because there are so many different approaches to take and explore. The layouts of each of the designs helped me to further expand my ideas of organizing information, and types of navigations (global and local).

Another example of a strong horizontal grid; I find that horizontal divisions work best when there is a central message to grasp, as this website shows.

The color scheme here is also working to aid the grid, but also aids the hierarchy. This website is also more horizontal orientated, oppose to the other's vertical grid.

The use of the grid here is used to create structured repetition; I like how different links is alloted their own space and gives an equal relationship to each other (not one item is dominating).

The explicit grid is beautifully used to create hierarchy; the top row is 1 column, the second row is 2 column and the third row is 4 columns. I also liked the use of white space, and the grid isn't boxed in with any harsh lines.

An experimental use of the grid. Although this is created all in CSS, the use of illustrations and hand-drawn menus create a more personalized, creative feel to the grid.

**==Project Summary==**

**==Final==**

**==References (Photos/Information)==** __Websites__ http://www.mediacollege.com http://www.shure.com http://www.tpub.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microphone.html http://www.totalsonic.com http://www.wesdooley.com http://www.aues21.dsl.pipex.com http://jdfrey.files.wordpress.com http://www.dereklark.com http://www.majormusic.com http://www.farnsworthelectronics.com http://www.directproaudio.com http://www.flickr.com

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