Webteam & Presenting

Our unlisted webteam space houses project portals for Interactive Design to house client work to view. You’ll need a space to house the raw web dev files (the HTML and CSS in particular — which would link to your figma files) that make up your static project directory.

Setup

Before your first meeting, using an SFTP GUI transmit client of your choice, you’ll need to create a new project page at bu.edu/webteam/projects/{CLIENTNAME}.

We often use the college or department abbreviation[i.e.: SED for bu.edu/webteam/projects/SED] is the abbreviation for School of Education).

Sometimes this isn’t possible, or you may find that a client folder is already in use by another (usually older) project. In those cases, use the full client name and put your assets in a folder that describes the project inside the client folder[i.e.: http://www.bu.edu/webteam/projects/provost/orgchart/].

Uploading Your Files

  • Server: webdev.bu.edu
  • Remote Path: /web/w/e/webteam/projects/CLIENTNAME/

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Example

Presenting

It can be intimidating, but remember that you’re on a friendly and understanding team.

  • Maintain energy, poise, and clear communication when discussing visual design and its connection to the functional value from wireframes.
  • Always prepare notes or bullet points in advance.
  • Translate design concepts into everyday experiences for clients who may not be familiar with code or design.
    For instance, if a client questions the limited number of promo boxes, you can:

    • Refer to strategy insights, emphasizing how focused choices drive better engagement.
    • Align the question to Netflix’s problem of overwhelming users with too many options — leading to indecision.

With your experience and knowledge of the project, empathy for the client and their needs, and the value of it’s strategy: you’re already prepared for any questions. Relax, you got this!

Be personable, and you’ll be impressionable!

Common Client Questions or Requests