What did you learn? By completing this project, I have learned how to make an app! I have not done any prototyping before. I did not realize all that goes into the inner workings of an app. More specifically, I learned how to create components that have specific functions.

What was easy? The part of the project that was easy was the design aspect. I was introduced to the website Coolors by both Caroline and Kyra. By creating an effective color pallet and determining my fonts, I was able to set the style right away for the rest of the app.

What was challenging? Creating each component was a tedious process. From creating a “hover” or making a “checkbox,” there are multiple steps, and if there is a mistake made at all, then the “button” will not work successfully.

How could your submission be improved? Through this prototype, I would like the text fields to be able to “work.” I know this wasn’t very clear when sending the app to family and friends to try when the text boxes are hypothetical.

How could I improve the assignment for the next class? I think the “how to” video helped me when trouble shooting when my components did not work correctly. Maybe, introducing a folder with short tutorials could be helpful.

How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios? When approaching this assignment, we were trying to make a unique “TODO” app that would be helpful to our life. In my future work, this brainstorming process with a group could be beneficial to refining my idea and making a useful “app” or product for consumers.

How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you? What helped me the most was looking at the “TO DO” app examples provided during class. My favorite website was todoist. It has a template section that allows me to see what people like to see in an app like this. 

Check out my app here: https://www.figma.com/file/9ZolsN0S0vf9ejhbykgBOK/dma217-project-1?node-id=0%3A1