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Natalia’s Project Plan

1. Defining Clear Objectives
• In the next 8 weeks, I will develop a portfolio with the projects I have developed in class,
where I will show my skills and achievements in instructional design and the use of tools
such as Adobe Suite and Articulate Storyline.
• At the end of the 8 weeks, I will have built a solid and recognizable personal brand through
my online portfolio.
• Use my online portfolio as a tool to connect with professionals in my industry, expand my
network of contacts, and generate job opportunities and collaborations.
2. Designing Site Layout:
• Home page:
Since it is the first thing visitors will see when they access your website, its main purpose is
to capture the viewer's attention, give a positive impression, and provide an overview of
who I am and what I do.
It will have an illustration or photo that represents me, a header that states my name and
profession, and a brief description that summarizes who I am and what I do. It will also have
navigation links that include key sections of the portfolio, social media icons such as
LinkedIn, and if possible featured testimonials or accomplishments.
• About me:
The purpose is to allow visitors to learn more about who I am as a professional and as a
person.
It will have a professional history, summarizing my career path, including education and
relevant work experience. List key skills I have in the instructional design field, interests
outside of work that can be related to the career, and a professional photograph.
• Projects:
This section will show past and current work in detail, allowing visitors to explore my skills,
experience, and work style through concrete examples.
It will include the Title of the project, a brief description of the project, its context and
purpose, the objective that was proposed for the project, the work process, the challenges,
the results, the tools, or technology used in its realization, the collaborators of the project,
and images or videos that show the work in detail.
• Contact:
Its purpose is to facilitate communication with visitors to the site, whether they are
potential employers, clients, or collaborators.
A contact form will be included to allow visitors to send messages directly to e-mail. Contact
information such as email address, and phone number. Social media buttons such as
LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.
3. Creating Timelines
It will be done in stages or phases:
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1. Planning:
a. Define your objectives and scope.
b. Make a Scavenger Hunt of other portfolios.
c. Identify necessary resources and tools.
2. Content creation:
a. Select projects and work samples to be included in the portfolio.
b. Collect pictures, descriptions, achievements, and other multimedia elements
for selected projects.
c. Create clear and detailed descriptions that explain the context, the objectives,
my role in the project, the process followed, and the results obtained.
3. Design:
a. Design the layout and presentation of the portfolio, ensuring that it is coherent
and attractive.
b. Define the color palette, fonts, and visual style of the portfolio.
c. Present each project with images or related multimedia along with a clear
description.
d. Intuitive navigation: navigation menus should be clear and easy to use, allowing
visitors to access the different sections easily.
4. Development:
a. Choice of the platform or tool where the portfolio will be published, such as
WordPress or Wix.
b. Development of interactive features.
5. Testing and review:
a. Usability testing by inviting people to browse the portfolio, to find out what
difficulties they have and to give their feedback.
b. Check how the portfolio performs on mobile devices and tablets with different
screen sizes and operating systems.
c. Pruebas de enlaces y funcionalidades: Verify that all internal and external links
are working properly. Check that interactive functionalities operate correctly
and that data is being sent and processed correctly.
d. Read and review all portfolio content for grammatical, spelling, and formatting
errors. Make sure all project descriptions are clear and free of errors.
6. Launch:
a. Ensure that the website is configured correctly and that everything is ready for
the portfolio to be available online.
b. Publish the website online making sure that all pages and elements work as
expected before making it publicly available.

Week 1: Initial Planning

Week 2-3: Content Creation
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Week 4: Content Design

Week 5-6: Portfolio Development
Week 7: Testing and Review
Week 8: Launch and Promotion
These deadlines and milestones are flexible and can be adjusted according to the needs of the
portfolio project. In addition, it is important to set realistic deadlines and make sure to
constantly monitor progress to meet the established objectives and deadlines.
4. Defining Project Scope
• The portfolio should include:
o Home Page that summarizes my professional identity, shows an image or photo,
and gives a brief introduction of who I am and what I do.
o The projects section shows representative examples of my work, as well as includes
relevant images and a clear description explaining the project, its objectives, and
my contribution.
o About Me page where I show my experience, education, skills, and professional
background. A brief biography that allows visitors to get to know me better as a
professional.
o Contact page where I have contact information, such as email address or contact
form, links to my social media profiles, and professional platforms, such as LinkedIn.
• Specific Features and Functionalities:
o Intuitive Navigation: A clear and easy-to-use navigation menu that allows visitors to
access the different sections of the portfolio easily.
o Mobile Compatibility: Ensure that the portfolio is fully responsive and looks great
on mobile and tablet devices.
o Multimedia Integration: The ability to incorporate images, videos, or presentations
to effectively showcase projects.
o Visually Appealing Design: An aesthetically appealing and consistent design
throughout the website.
o Personal Branding Elements: Visual elements that reflect my brand, such as a logo
or digital signature.
• Project Boundaries:
The project will focus solely on the elements listed above, emphasizing the presentation of
your instructional design work, professional identity, and ease of contact for networking
and inquiries. Features beyond this scope will be considered for future updates or iterations
but are excluded from the initial release.