“Dielle’s digital scrapbook” is the personal blog of Dielle Arnold which reflects her interests and opinions on various topics, such as music, cinema, books, and publishing. The blog has a simple layout, with a minimalistic design and neutral colour pallete that allows the visitors to focus on the content. In this review, I will provide some thoughts and suggestions on the blog’s design and content.
The design:
The first thing I noticed when loading up Dielle’s website was the remarkably artistic yet minimalistic home page. I noticed that the chosen color palette aligns seamlessly with the minimalistic theme, enhancing the overall aesthetic by placing a clear emphasis on text.
The website’s home page lists the title of every post published by Dielle in big font. I found this a little overwhelming at first, so that may be something I would try tweaking. The home page also features two navigation bars, one at the top, and one at the bottom, both of which stay there all throughout the website. The top bar features the title of Dielle’s site (“Dielle’s digital scrapbook”), a link to her “About” page and her site’s logo (a coffee mug) which also servs as a “Home Page” shortcut. Scrolling down on the home page of “Dielle’s digital scrapbook” you can see the second navigation bar, which houses quick shortcuts to both her “Publishing”, and “Blog Posts” pages. In addition, Dielle’s online presence on different platforms, such as Instagram, Spotify, and Letterboxd can also be found at the bottom as quick links.
Overall, the site’s layout is very simple, adding to the warm minimalistic feel that Dielle was clearly going for!
Content:
“Dielle’s digital scrapbook” contains Dielle’s blog posts on various topics, such as books, cinema, music, etc… This allows Dielle to express herself, connect with her audience, and learn/share about publishing all in one place.
The website uses an elegant and formal font, almost like an old newspaper, which I really liked. Each post has a lively and creative vibe, which I feel showcases Dielle’s personality and interests very well. I also appreciated how Dielle added images and handpicked songs to many of her posts in an effort to make them more engaging and interactive.
I enjoyed reading the “About” page, as it gave me a better understanding of Dielle and her website. I liked how Dielle used a conversational and humorous tone, as well as images, to make her “About” page more relatable and appealing. I also liked how Dielle organized her “About” page into clear and concise sections. Additionally, I found Dielle made it very easy to contact her by providing clear hotlinks to both her Instagram and Email.
Dielle’s blog posts are the main content of her website. She has written blog posts on various topics, including books, cinema, music, and hot takes. I found her blog posts to be original and creative, as well as informative and insightful. Dielle has shown her unique voice and perspective on various topics that interest her. Dielle has also demonstrated her knowledge and skills in publishing, as well as her passion and curiosity for learning new things.
I have no critical comments for Dielle’s content, as I think it is well-organized, well-written, and entertaining. I must say that I enjoyed her posts and am happy to hear I wasn’t the only one to struggle with WordPress, haha.
Dielle’s Online-Self:
According to John Suler’s “The Online Disinhibition Effect”, developing an online self is one of the aspects of the online disinhibition effect, which refers to how people behave differently in cyberspace than in real life. Dielle’s website is an example of how she develops an online self that reflects her personal interests, values, and goals. Dielle’s website is a way of expressing her identity and personality online, as well as a platform for learning, sharing, networking, and creating. Therefore, I think Dielle’s website is a remarkable example of personal growth and self-development in the digital age.
Check out “Dielle’s digital scrapbook” yourself!
References:
Suler, John. 2004. “The Online Disinhibition Effect” Available from: Cyberpsychology & behavior 7.3 (2004): 321-326.