Insights into Web Development, Media Theory, and Design Processes

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Setting Up GitHub

A Web Publishing Experience

My journey learning how to set up GitHub and publish my first website online.

Web Development GitHub
Main Takeaway: Version control is essential for web development projects.
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Hypertext and the Laws of Media

Digital Communication Theory

Exploring the relationship between hypertext and McLuhan's laws of media in the digital age.

Media Theory Essays
Main Takeaway: McLuhan's theories remain relevant in understanding digital media.
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Interaction Design

Principles and Applications

Understanding the principles of interaction design and their application in digital products.

Design UX
Main Takeaway: User-centered design creates more effective digital experiences.
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Website Design Process

IxD Process & Reflection

A detailed reflection on my website design process using interaction design principles.

Process Reflection
Main Takeaway: Iterative design improves final project outcomes.
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UI/UX Analysis: Cape Town Opera & Pinnacle Website Review

Web Design Critique

A personal analysis of two websites—highlighting navigation, layout, and design pros and cons.

UX/UI Web Design
Main Takeaway: Good design balances clarity and creativity—minimalism and visual engagement are key.
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Critical Response to "Internet Access is a Fundamental Right"

Digital Rights Analysis

An examination of Kasapis's argument for internet access as a human right and its implications during the pandemic.

Digital Rights Internet Access
Main Takeaway: Internet access is more than connectivity—it requires infrastructure, affordability, and digital literacy.
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Critical Response to "The Need for Global Internet Connectivity"

Digital Divide Analysis

A critical examination of Daniolou's article on global internet access and the multidimensional nature of digital divides.

Digital Divide Rural Connectivity
Main Takeaway: Addressing digital divides requires focusing beyond access to include participation, representation, and community agency.
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