Final Worksheet

Develop your Idea

The concept for this project is to create a captivating website dedicated to introducing users to the Taiwanese band, No Party for Cao Dong. The website will serve as an immersive platform, combining audio and visual elements to showcase the band's music, aesthetics, and art. The primary objective is to engage visitors in a dynamic experience that resonates with the band's unique style.

Discovery and Research

IIn the discovery phase, thorough research will be conducted to understand No Party for Cao Dong's musical journey, influences, and visual identity. This will involve studying the band's discography, reviewing interviews, and analyzing their visual artistry. Additionally, a market analysis will be undertaken to identify user preferences in the context of fan websites and music-related platforms.

Example websites I discovered:

• Taiwanese Band - Sunset Rollercoaster

simple with the domain color of Orange which symbolizes the "Sunset"

• Animation Company - MAPPA

good balance of the image with text, also includes simple icons for navigation

In addition to my prior analysis of James Jean's website, I delved deeper into other websites that I find to be artistically designed. This expanded my scope beyond illustration artists' websites to include those created by bands or musicians. A notable observation was that many illustrators do not have their own domain; instead, they use platforms like Linktree to streamline the process of sharing links for purchasing their prints.

I draw inspiration from websites like "MAPPA" due to their design style. This choice is influenced by the fact that my illustrations often lean towards a darker and more realistic aesthetic, which is reflected in the predominant use of the color black on my landing page and other interconnected web pages. Another aspect I appreciate about this website is the visual dominance; it primarily relies on images rather than text. Furthermore, the subtle animations employed on the site catch my eye; they enhance the user experience without overwhelming the content's message to the audience.