<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Shannen Leafs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shannen Leafs]]></description><link>https://shannenleafs.wixsite.com/shannen-leafs/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:08:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://shannenleafs.wixsite.com/shannen-leafs/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How Words Signify Meaning and Content: A Holistic View from Semantic Units]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to readability, designers must carefully consider the meaning of every word they choose for users. To avoid misunderstandings caused by cultural or perceptual differences, it is essential to select appropriate linguistic units for integration into the user interface. Ambiguity and vagueness should be avoided, and words with multiple meanings should be avoided, as they leave room for inconsistent interpretation. Language should not invite conflicting understandings. Instead,...]]></description><link>https://shannenleafs.wixsite.com/shannen-leafs/post/how-words-signify-meaning-and-content-a-holistic-view-from-semantic-units</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cb3c716d22c86f75a668fa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:55:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1223b9_fc773a69e12040179046b79c0bb1a22f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannen Leafs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Culture of Storey Design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed that different countries have different ways of labeling floors while traveling abroad? People living in the US may take it for granted: The floor that touches the ground is labeled as 1F. In airports, however, you may encounter the ground floor marked as "G" (Ground Floor). In fact, the labeling system is the US standard. In the European standard (EU), the ground floor is labeled as "0F," equivalent to our 1F. This means the same floor in European countries will appear...]]></description><link>https://shannenleafs.wixsite.com/shannen-leafs/post/creative-projects-exploring-shannen-leafs-portfolio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695ec0c1ce09b1c266130d46</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:23:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1223b9_e81245cae8014d4ea215d3356933ceb4~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannen Leafs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Signage Software Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Objective : Develop a digital signage software, easy to use for end users. • Reference Research Phase During the research phase, I analyzed the user interfaces of various software platforms, including Maya, 3Ds Max, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Nuke, Wix, and Sketch. I observed that the user's primary focus is typically concentrated at the center of the interface, where they spend 70% to 90% of their time on finishing their jobs. This central area serves as the most...]]></description><link>https://shannenleafs.wixsite.com/shannen-leafs/post/showcasing-artistic-talent-in-shannen-leafs-portfolio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695ec0bd243e47cfabea36d7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:23:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/81117b_251c815af0aa454d88a872a0ce9876f9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannen Leafs</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>