Description

DesignHer 1.0 DesignHer 1.0 is an empowering initiative by the Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group of the IEEE Student Branch, University of Ruhuna, is designed to uplift aspiring female designers and developers by equipping them with practical knowledge in, UI/UX design Frontend development Backend development The event consisted of three structured workshops and a female-only competition, fostering creativity, skill development, and hands-on experience. The second workshop of DesignHer 1.0 focused on laying a strong foundation in frontend development , empowering participants to bring their UI/UX designs to life through code. Held virtually on the 17th of May 2025 , the session welcomed both returning participants from Workshop 1 and new attendees eager to explore web development. Led by Mr. Tharaka Udayanga , Associate Tech Lead at Creative Software, the workshop introduced essential frontend technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with responsive layout techniques using Flexbox and Grid. Participants also explored modern development practices with React, gained hands-on experience in building single-page applications, and learned how to integrate projects with GitHub. With a blend of theory and live demonstrations, this workshop provided attendees with the tools and confidence to begin their journey as frontend developers. The session was marked by vibrant interaction, live Q&A segments, and hands-on demonstrations, creating an engaging and educational experience that left participants inspired and equipped with practical design skills. The top-ranked participants from the quiz conducted during the sessions were recognized for their outstanding performance and were offered certificates as a token of appreciation and encouragement for their active engagement and learning. YouTube Link for Session Recording: https://youtu.be/Jbh-QttpqVw?si=C90mMilH9yed9Obu Session Recording - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OEps-7chz0Tj41PbQU2ZJQmDHbwOHoG1/view?usp=drive_link