GEN2243 Exploring Your Digital Portfolio: Abby Cabreza

In chapter four, there's a bit that describes relationships. I believe that relationships are a powerful thing. A lot of people nowadays are vocal about not being so fond of small talk. It is with small talk though, that you learn the basic information about one another and continue to develop a meaningful conversation from there. "The secret to creating deep and trusting relationships is providing opportunities to share. ...Relationships that mature over time through every day sharing and participation establish trust," (Nussbaum-Beach 60). This relates to my career because there will be a doctor-patient relationship that will surface. When a new patient comes in, I cannot go right into treatment and do exercises that I do with everyone else just like how for meeting strangers, you do not immediately ask them personal questions without even knowing the basics. I would have to discuss with the patient about what happened, what hurts, for how long, and what daily activi...

The two examples of websites are good/bad that I used are water brands, Aquafina and Poland Spring. Aquafina essentially has the same look on a phone as it does when you would log on to the computer. Although Poland Spring does, as well, Aquafina is more minimalistic than the latter. Aquafina’s website design is more simple while Poland Spring’s home page is already three scrolls long. Aquafina provides classic typography and maintains the blue and white color scheme well without being overwhelming. Pictures appear in a “fade-in” and “pop in” effect, which create a unique way of displaying their images. As if Poland Spring’s page wasn’t long enough, when you click on the menu, it lists a whole long list of topics to click on. Although this may be helpful on what someone specifically might be looking for, it is pretty lengthy and intense. There are pictures present in every topic; however, their text constantly overpowers everything on their page.