Design Mock- Ups Reflection

         While looking at all the different possibilities for my blog background, I thought back to my original theme of my blog, music. I felt that since music is often rather abstract and different, I would find just that. So, I ventured into the 'Backgrounds' section of the template and something grabbed my eye instantly. 

The design that i chose for my first Mock-Up design was an artsy abstract painting. This design matched task specific rubric in the sense that it is eye grabbing, relates to the topic, and is colorful. However, although it looks nice in the sense that it can be portrayed as musical, if someone saw it alone, i'm sure music wouldn't be the first thing that came to mind.  This design also includes all that was in my design layout. A title, caption, widgets and the main body. I think that this is a very good design, but perhaps something a little more musical?

For my Design Mock-Up number 2, I decided that since my blog does relate around music, to go with the more literal way and actually use an instrument for the background. Piano, being my first instrument seemed like it fit into the theme and myself, therefore, I chose to use pianos for the Mock-Up #2. This design is both simple but sensible. It includes the layout that I had originally drawn up, but this time the gadgets are on the opposite side of which i like better. I used a see-through body so that more of the background could show throughout the entire blog page. The colors are not too intense.  

Lastly, for my design Mock-Up number three, I decided to go with a much more simple look. I used different shades of green, and used a textured background. I felt that even though the only colors that would be used were green, it should still be more interesting, so i needed to put a textured background. With my original profile pic, it also fit into that color scheme for the colors were very vivid. Although not very eye popping, the vividness of the green makes up for it. It is simple, includes a caption, title, and widgets. This design is more plain, but falls under the category of organized.

My final decision for the blog design is Mock-Up number two. This design includes both patterns, color, and includes music in the actual theme, not a representation. It is not too overwhelming and relates to me and my past experiences. It is eye grabbing, and still organized.