And So...

This is it! The final installment. I’m not very good at final reflections, so I’m just going to wing it.

It’s been a ride. I’m truly amazing by how much I’ve learned over the past few weeks. I knew that web design was going to be a challenge, and it was, but I’ve also learned so much about mental health. Both have been instrumental in this process, but I feel like I can take this knowledge and apply it beyond the 20% Project, especially mental health.

This project has also led me to an epiphany: I do not want to pursue web design or graphic design as a career. That is not happening. While I love doing this for myself, almost as a hobby, I don’t think I would be able to do this for other people. Web/graphic design is just as much a creative field as art or music are, and when you’re making money off of your art, you take commissions. Clients can be tough...I’ve seen my share of weird requests that my mom has had to deal with as a photographer. One client wanted a portrait of her poodle with fairy wings (not even kidding).

I think that’s pretty self-explanatory.

Anyway, I really have enjoyed doing this. Even though the site isn’t live (yet), I plan on continuing to work on it until it is. This issue is incredibly important to me, and I don’t want to give up on it just because the school year has ended. When, I don’t know, but it’ll happen!

Next steps? Well, unfortunately, the Grid (which is the web host I’m using) has postponed their release date (again), so I will have to wait to begin the actual construction of the site. But in the meantime, I’m going to gather content and finish the sitemap. After that, it should be smooth sailing.

I want to thank April for assigning this project (I don’t think I’ve ever said that about a project). I loved every second of it. Also thanks to my mentor, my mom, for helping me through the confusing, yet wonderful world that is the Interwebs.

And thanks to everyone who’s been following this project. I know I never respond to any of your lovely comments (I’m really bad at responding to just about anything), but I truly enjoy each one and they never fail to put a smile on my face.

And with that, I bid you all a very fond farewell.

[exits, pursued by bear]