Week 3 Worked Example: Tools & Software
Folder System Built
Master folder: Box3 24-Week Design. Subfolders: Project 1, Project 2, Research, Sketches, Prototypes, Tests, Portfolio. First files named p1-week03-desk-photo-v01 and p1-week03-moodboard-v01.
Tools Chosen And Why
| Task | Tool chosen | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Layouts and boards | Canva free | Fast, and I can access it on any device. |
| Design and vector | Figma free | Good for later interface and precise work. |
| Sketching | Pencil and paper | Fastest way to think. |
Mood Board
Eight images of tidy desks, tool rolls, and workshop shelving, grouped by a shared calm, ordered feeling. It sets the direction for Project 1 without deciding the solution.
Why This Passes
- Tools are reliably accessible, not chosen for show.
- The folder system scales to two projects and a portfolio.
- File names will still make sense in week twenty.
- The mood board has a clear direction.
Weak Versus Strong
Weak
Files saved loose on the desktop with names like untitled and final2, no mood board, and three design apps installed but none learned.
Strong
A clean, named folder system, two reliable tools, a completed orientation, and a directed mood board, all ready for two projects.