Ashley Kolodziej
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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
Saturday, Jul 23, 2016

WordPress in Higher Education Panel

From the WordPress in Education Panel at WordCamp Boston 2016.

Next: Boston University School of Education

About the author

A white woman with with red glasses and long, bright red-orange hair, smiling in her living room.

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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