Rafael says "The interactive resume could be created in Scratch, Unity or Processing. I decided to use JavaScript Processing because I find it more challenging and it’s the programming language I enjoy working with the most.
I started the project by sketching out what I wanted to create and worked on the layout of the resume. My idea was to mimic the iconic Windows desktop with the famous “Bliss” image that features a grassy green hill and blue sky with clouds. Each icon on the desktop represented a different section of my resume such as my education, academic achievements and hobbies.
The challenge allowed me to use all the skills I have learnt across the past few years but also required me to learn some new techniques such as external linking, drag and drop and using images within Processing. The most challenging part was transferring the idea that I created in my head into a workable program.
When I heard that I had won the challenge I was so excited. I won an amazing ASUS gaming laptop that I have been using to play and program virtual reality games. I also got the opportunity to visit the Microsoft Reactor start-up hub in Sydney where we met with their Global Head of Startups, Annie Parker, and learnt about their latest innovations.
I really enjoyed participating in the challenge because I got to put everything I have learnt about coding into practice, learn new skills, learn about the importance of resumes and bring my creative idea to life!" Read the full article here
With over 280 students participating in the challenge from over 43 schools across Sydney, this is a wonderful achievement! Congratulations Rafael
