Electrotechnic is driving me nuts
Last Wednesday I had a mid-term - about Computers and Operating Systems’s Architecture - and on Tuesday I’ll have another one: Electrotechnic which, let me tell you, is not undoable, but is not easy at all!
I’ve been almost only studying for the last days: something uncommon with me. And now I feel like going out and scream!
Fortunately enough, I’m just two days away from some spare time…
I have lots of things that I’d like to do instead of study, but I’m very happy with myself because I finally managed to effectively prioritize my tasks and get some stuff done.
As soon as I’ll be finished with my mid-terms, I’ll start working on a few new things:
- User Interface for the service we’re working on at Wonsys
- A new Flydown Design
- A design for a friend’s website
And lately, I’ve been thinking about redesigning this website, too. I don’t know, I’m not 100% satisfied with this one: sometimes it just seems dead simple and maybe banal, too.
I’d like something a little bit more personal and detailed. And When I say detailed, I don’t mean bloated with useless ornaments, but decorated in a nice and unobstrusive way.
What do you think? If I decide to redesign it, what should I keep in mind?
This post was written 3 years, 3 months ago on May 1st, 2005 evening time.
2007.11.27


Shawn Grimes
3 years, 3 months ago
Ah, stress from school. I have learned that feeling well Michele. Good luck with the school work my friend.
About you possibly doing a redesign, I say go for it. If your not happy with what you have here (which I see nothing wrong with personally) then by all means do another layout. It is your site and if you want to see something new with it then go for it! Things to keep in mind? Hmm, just make something you are happy with and don’t worry about what others think. You’ve got a good eye Michele. Keep up the good work.
Vincent
3 years, 3 months ago
I’m actually having final exams going on, I understand how much you may be suffering.
I had a Electrotechnic course last year. I think it was the most difficult course I have ever done yet. I am in Software Engineering so I found electrotechnic was not too relevant, and maybe too analog, to what I want to learn. Fortunately, it was my last electricity-related course.
My school name is École Polytechnique de Montréal so I believe they want to look as tough as the real Polytechnique in Paris. Every teacher want its course to be the hardest one. One Electrotechnic teacher had a group mean of Pi/20 (3.15/20).
Three days away from summer vacation. I have a lot of work to do for my job, but I will be travelling in Europe by the end of the summer.
Michele
3 years, 3 months ago
Shawn: there’s nothing wrong with this design, it just doesn’t completely satisfy me.
Maybe I’ll start working on a new design and see how it turns out, then decide what to do. I’d like something I could keep for 1/2 years without getting bored, but I know it’s not easy…
Vincent: to me, the most difficult is/was Electromagnetism…
Good for you you’re three days away from summer vacation: my summer vacation starts July 15th!
Do you plan coming to Italy?
Vincent
3 years, 3 months ago
I plan to go in southern France (Provence and Cote-d’Azur) where sky is blue and people more friendly than in Paris. I also want to go in Italy. I have been in Torino for two days many years ago when I was a kid and I think it’s time to discover more of northern Italy. My favorite wines come from Veronese and Terentino. I also want to visit Roma.
Shawn Grimes
3 years, 3 months ago
Michele: I know what you mean. I’m already not happy with the design I put up last week. I don’t know if I ever will be to tell you the truth. So what is a guy to do :(