"Designing with the Stars", Take Joe-I-Can't-Design/Code-Crap and make him/her design... Options

[*Infinite.*]

Doesn't sound bad, is this only going to be for like xanga layouts, or any?

[jumpropeforheart]

i dont know if this is what toya was getting at, but from my limited knowledge of the show, every round they perform a new dance. now, i know not all the "celebrities" of cB know how to do a layout/coding for every type of blogging network, but that could be the challenge. it probably can be assumed that the actual dancers on the show aren't familiar with every type of dance they do, but they still do it, which is why i thought about the different blogging systems..

[OhMyAnniee]

Why don't you do a pair for each site?

I mean, some people just excel at Xanga and others MySpace, etc.

EDIT: So can't you just start with say, graphics? And then each round make it higher so that by the time it's the final two couples, they would have to create an ultimate layout or something like that?

[Gypsy Eyes]

That would get boring though

[demolished]

Can we have a title ?

[jumpropeforheart]

Can we have a title ?

uh...designing with the stars?

[*Kathleen*]

Aww.. I'm a 'celebrity' designer? *Feels special* This is cool. I'd feel bad about letting people down, but if we start in January or something, I should be okay.. since all my college applications would/should be done. Uhh.. and personally, I'd be more comfortable with doing MySpace, Xanga, and Blogger.. I'm not as comfortable with websites (although I can do them).

[*mona lisa*]

I'm thinking we tackle this one aspect at a time since this doesn't sound easy in terms or organization.

Let's start off simple.

All one blog site or several at one time? If the former, pairs would be set up to make a layout for a specific blog. Then, it would be another blog. If the latter, many pairs would have to be set up so that one does MySpace, another does Xanga, another does website, and so on.

I like having all/several at one time.

Please please provide feedback and/or ideas! :D

[*Duchess of Dork*]

I like the idea of having multiple sites, however, the problem is I see is that how then would they be judged against eachother due to the differences in complexity of designing each type of site?

[GREASEbaby]

^Yeah.While reading this thread I thought that idea doesn't really seem possible..

but I love the sound of this contest.
i know i'd like to learn graphics and coding better..


perhaps, when the contest is over, the partners could team up and write a tutorial explaining how they made their graphic/layout.


The step concept is a good idea..
Perhaps during the whole thing, we could making a certain type of layout.
For example, website.

For the first round, just have the learner show what they can do.
sortof like a pretest kind of thing.
No judging in this round probably..

For the second round, make a series of basic things. Such as writing out css, making/finding/uploading brushes.
Judging would be based upon how they've improved through those simple steps.

For the third round, design a header and learn the coding to 'place' it into the layout. This round can also be for placing div's and such..
Judging could be based on the learner's capability to figure out div's and using brushes, etc etc.

For the fourth round, a background could be designed.Preferable a more complex background.
Judging could be based on how much knowledge he/she has gained from the header phase.

For the last round [if doing a website layout, as suggested], integrate wordpress, cutenews, etc.That'd be a nice challenge.Maybe music players could go along with this too?Probably anything interactive that would be a little challenging.
Final judging could be based upon who's improved the much, gained the most skill, overall performance, etc.

Thoughts?

edit//
perhaps administrators can provide a temporary subdomain with cbstaff if we go with the website idea.?
geocities or freewebs or something with the same likeness probably wouldn't perform very well...

[think!IMAGINARIL...]

I like the idea of having multiple sites, however, the problem is I see is that how then would they be judged against eachother due to the differences in complexity of designing each type of site?

I agree. If you guys are judging coding too, it'd be difficult to judge the layouts if everyone's doing different blog sites.
I think it should be a different blog site for each round. It'd be easier to judge.

[anime-essence]

^I would love to participate whenever this whole "contest" begins.

[GREASEbaby]

Whoo I wanna be your partner Ricky :]
do you remember mee?

[anime-essence]

^Janette, of course. You hardly ever sign on Aim anymore, but I never forgot about you. Has school prevented you from getting online? I still manage to post once in awhile and design frequently for Createblog.

[*Duchess of Dork*]

First off, sorry I haven't returned to this thread -

I'm thinking maybe we could kick this off late mid-late January? Let people get back to their normal routines after all the holidays and such.

Still need to work out the kinks, of course.

Also (and I'm looking for coder input here), after a proposed "Stage 1", lets say people come up with something like this (I'll use my silly mediocrity as examples):



How would you, the mentors, think you could proceed? Like, perhaps have the rookie outline where they want things to go (like, put squares or what not where they want the contact information, etc) then help them code?

[anime-essence]

^It would be rather difficult, but not extremely impossible. Of course, half of the design isn't going to suit either partner because of style or taste differences, but keeping in contact and sharing ideas with each other helps a lot. I suggest to everyone, know who your partner is going to be and plan ahead, preferably someone who you keep in contact more than others, also someone who shares common aspects of designing/coding and is going to be responsible for their share. Even if the design isn't extremely pleasing to either partner, it's the cooperation and effort that made the difference of a finished to an unfinished product.

[shortcake]

wow. that would be really cool. i know i'd love to get help =D & that way you can get know other cb members... anyways yeah. sounds cool.

[*I Shot JFK*]

i SO want to be one of the novices!

[technicolour]

I think that, if this is going to happen, you should wait a couple of rounds before y'all incorporate coding.

First Round: Creating Basic Headers
---> Basically, learning to manipulate the pictures into a proper header that COULD be used on a website
Manipulating: Blending, changing colors, adding textures, adding brushes, and how NOT to go overboard. Teach dimensions, resolution, basics.

Second Round: Creating complex Headers
---> Involves lots of pictures and focuses more of picture placement. Lessons taught in round one will most certainly come into play here. Basically, making more complex headers that you spend more time on. Teaches proper repetition. How can repetition be proper, you ask? Oye. Much to learn you do, young weedhoppa!


Future Round: How to incorporate the headers into a site
---> Making it flow with the rest of the webpage, figuring out if ONE COLUMN or TWO COLUMN code would fit best. OH! Color scheme. Making sure the site has a great color scheme that flows with the header and isn't too bright or tacky.


Uhm. Yeah. Discuss. My head hurts. :D

[Mulder]

^i like the sound of that

in webmastering, we started off with a logo, then a header, and then our personal websites (which did not have to use the previous logo or header). many personal webdesigners use logos, so maybe one of their first tasks could be to design a logo.

[Jeng]

YES OMG. id love this. having a coach. and learning from them :dances:
great idea and itll help a lot of members if they join this.

[mik3y92]

This would be awesome, Good idea. I would love to work with another member. Can share ideas :).

[technicolour]

^i like the sound of that

in webmastering, we started off with a logo, then a header, and then our personal websites (which did not have to use the previous logo or header). many personal webdesigners use logos, so maybe one of their first tasks could be to design a logo.

Yeah we did that!



Lots of people are showing interest. but we still need to get this up and off the floor and onto the drawing board.

[*mona lisa*]

I think that, if this is going to happen, you should wait a couple of rounds before y'all incorporate coding.

First Round: Creating Basic Headers
---> Basically, learning to manipulate the pictures into a proper header that COULD be used on a website
Manipulating: Blending, changing colors, adding textures, adding brushes, and how NOT to go overboard. Teach dimensions, resolution, basics.

Second Round: Creating complex Headers
---> Involves lots of pictures and focuses more of picture placement. Lessons taught in round one will most certainly come into play here. Basically, making more complex headers that you spend more time on. Teaches proper repetition. How can repetition be proper, you ask? Oye. Much to learn you do, young weedhoppa!

Future Round: How to incorporate the headers into a site
---> Making it flow with the rest of the webpage, figuring out if ONE COLUMN or TWO COLUMN code would fit best. OH! Color scheme. Making sure the site has a great color scheme that flows with the header and isn't too bright or tacky.

Uhm. Yeah. Discuss. My head hurts. :D

Each round would progress from building images, then onto planning the layout, then coding it, and finally, showcasing it, I'm guessing. I love how you divided the first stages.

Need more feedback. Please respond!

[clarity]

I very much like this idea, I'm all for it.