Ashley Kolodziej

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accessibility
art direction
automation
branding
campaigns
design
development
editorial
javascript
landing pages
leadership
lettering
print
qualtrics
speaking
ux

2022

Exploring circular text in CSS and SVG
This is how you learn in design school.
in design
How I added Webmentions support to my static website
And a related question: how do you even test this if no one knows you exist?
in development
Scionwood
A complete information architecture for a game about gardening and connection.
in ux
Let’s Get Lunch - App Prototype
Solving the age old restaurant debate with user-centered design and research.
in ux
Human Factors Evaluation - WordPress Full-Site Editing
Understanding successes and areas for improvement in the new Full Site Editing experience.
in ux, accessibility

2021

Crowdsourced Cultural Guide to Boston with Qualtrics
Using survey flow logic to improve the content entry user experience.
in ux, qualtrics
Why excellent markup is the foundation of accessible content
Let's get back to basics for a minute here.
in development
The Golden Rules of Code Review Etiquette, as explained by teeny tiny bunnies
Because bunnies make everything better.
in development
Seven HTML debugging tips for complete beginners
Everyone starts somewhere.
in development
Use the WordPress code editor to pass attributes to your Gutenberg block variations
Sometimes my favorite documentation is the code itself.
in development

2020

Decked-Out Dorms and Office Artifacts Design
Bringing elements of punk and fun into student housing and faculty office features.
in art direction, design, javascript, editorial

2019

Boston University User Research Offerings Presentation
Helping clients understand the benefits and possibilities of user research.
in ux, leadership
Boston University Homepage User Research
Measuring and quantifying the impact of excellent design.
in ux

2018

Boston University School of Law Course Planner
End-to-end user centered design of a course planner.
in ux
Prototyping, reflection, and identity: Unusual applications of the WordPress REST API
The WordPress REST API opened up a world of possibilities for me as a designer and developer.
in speaking

2017

I do(n't) belong here
A heart to heart about imposter syndrome
in speaking
Photography Direction for Boston University Dining
A fresh look for the fresh ingredients and meals Boston University produces.
in art direction
Creating meaningful editorial experiences with the WordPress REST API
How we mitigated risk and let users shape the experience on a sensitive topic.
in speaking
Of Hoops & Healing
Using basketball as a vehicle for some of life's biggest questions.
in design
Let's Just Build It: Seven Years of Framework Development at Boston University
I realize this sounds like a terrible idea.
in speaking, development

2016

SEO & Sharing WordPress Plugin
An annotated wireframe for an improved SEO and sharing user interface in WordPress.
in ux
Boston University School of Education
Boston University's School of Education gets a new focus on research and community involvement.
in design, ux
WordPress in Higher Education Panel
What is WordPress's place in education, anyway?
in speaking
Learn to Love Documentation
Documentation is your playground—to try new things, to teach, and to learn.
in speaking
The Good Life of Marcia Deihl
Or: finding out what's really important in life.
in editorial
First Impressions: Hugo
Jumping on that static CMS train like CHOO CHOO
in development
Faking Watercolor Bleed Using a Simple PNG
Canvas? Who has time for that?
in development
Realistic SVG Handwriting
That SVG stroke isn't fooling anyone.
in development
Every Cell Has a Story
Over, and over, and over again.
in editorial, design

2015

Constitutional Amendments
Bringing the movement of the seashore to the page.
in editorial, design
Boston University College of Communication
'Not a reliable career path'? I don't think so.
in design
Dubious DNA
What does lingering doubt look like?
in editorial, art direction
Boston University Archaeology Department
Highlighting projects across the globe.
in design
#ReachHigher Campaign Lettering
Bringing life to student voices with live lettering on set
in art direction, lettering

2014

#OneBU
Using IFTTT to connect multiple social platforms in one photo contest.
in development, automation
The Club at Rolling Hills
I've never been here, but it reminds me of home.
in design
Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center (2014)
The site where I tried to sell excercising to myself and it sort of worked.
in design
Boston University College of Arts & Sciences Impactx2 Campaign
in design, landing pages, campaigns, javascript
Golden Goose Jewelers
A simple, one-page WordPress theme for a local jewelry store.
in design

2013

Cat Cay Yacht Club
Making it easy to imagine (and live!) island life.
in design
High Notes
in editorial
The World Needs to Know Campaign Website
Telling the world about Boston University's research, one website at a time.
in design, landing pages, campaigns
The Citrus Club
in design
Kleen and Green
in branding, design
It's a Date, I Think
in editorial, design
Boston University Dining Services - 2013 Sustainability Report
in design
Cedarland Family Fun Center
Animated balloons and clouds, ahoy!
in design
Bent Tree Country Club
A tale of a growing club with a need to pivot.
in design
California Athletic Clubs
Unifying seven separate websites to strengthen one brand.
in design
Ballantyne Country Club
Taking a country club from heavy and traditional to light and family-focused.
in design

2012

Mira Vista Country Club
in design
Navesink Country Club
in design
PGA West
in design
Fall River Country Club
in design
Turner Hill Country Club
in design
Los Altos Country Club
in design
Fisher Island Community Association
in design
Manursing Country Club
in design
The Commons Club
in design
Glenmoor Country Club
in design
Weddings at Plantation
in design
Addison Reserve Country Club
Telling a new chapter in an old club's story.
in design
Ledgemont Country Club
in design
Ferncroft Country Club
in design
Walpole Country Club
in design
Neptune Cove
Helping the sales team highlight the benefits of excellent web design.
in design
Yolo Fliers Club
in design

2011

Almaden Valley Athletic Club
An atheltic club with movement.
in design

2010

Fireside Follies
in print
in: The Conde Nast Intern Magazine
in print

Tuesday, Feb 21, 2017

Of Hoops & Healing

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About the author

Ashley Kolodziej (she/her/hers) is an Associate Creative Director in Boston University's Interactive Design department. She is currently working on her Master's degree in User-Centered Design at Brandeis University and teaches classes in design and web development. You can reach her at ashley@lastletterdesign.com.

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