🎯 Learning Intention

I will apply layout and design principles to style my A+ Certification Readiness Page using CSS and accessibility standards that demonstrate professional-level web communication.

✅ Success Criteria

• I can use CSS to control typography, color, and layout.
• I can ensure my page meets accessibility and readability guidelines.
• I can present my portfolio page as part of my professional brand.

☀️ Warm-Up / Tech Journal (5 min)

“Think about the last professional website you trusted. What made it feel credible and easy to use?”

List 2–3 elements in your journal—design, tone, or functionality.

🧠 Mini-Lesson (15 min) — Styling for Professionalism & Accessibility

1. Review: The five visual anchors of professional web design

• Hierarchy (use headings and spacing)
• Consistency (fonts, colors, spacing)
• Accessibility (contrast, alt text, readable text size)
• Alignment (grid, margins, whitespace)
• Responsiveness (how it looks on different screens)

2. Demo:

Show live example using their own portfolio template: