Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this seating chart project for Constellation Field, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. I wanted to share my whole process, from start to finish, just in case anyone else is trying to do something similar or if you’re just curious about how these things get put together.
First off, I started by, like, really looking at a bunch of different seating charts. You know, the ones you see online when you’re trying to buy tickets. I checked out a few other venues for inspiration, too. I just wanted to get a good feel for how they’re usually laid out and what information is most important.
Then, I started sketching. Yep, good old pencil and paper. I drew out the basic shape of the field and started dividing it up into sections. I made sure to include all the different areas like the outfield, infield, and all those fancy suites. It was kinda messy, but it gave me a basic blueprint to work from.
Next, I moved onto the digital part. I used some simple drawing software I have—nothing too fancy—to recreate my sketch. I started adding in rows and seat numbers, which took forever! I had to, like, double and triple-check everything to make sure it was accurate. I got those numbers and sections from the official website, by the way. No guessing here.
Once I had the basic layout done, I started playing around with colors and labels. I wanted to make it super clear where each section was and how the seats were numbered. I used different colors for different areas and made sure the labels were easy to read, even if you’re zoomed out.
- Color-coding: Each section got its own color. Made it way easier to tell them apart.
- Labels: Big and bold, so you can’t miss ’em.
- Seat Numbers: I put seat numbers on each individual seat if zoomed in, with row numbers on the side.
I also added a little legend at the bottom to explain what each color meant and what the different symbols were. Just, you know, basic stuff to make it user-friendly.
After I was happy with the design, I exported the whole thing as an image. I played around with different file types to see which one looked the best and was the smallest size. Ended up going with a PNG because it was a good balance.
Testing
And then came the testing. I showed my chart to a few friends, asked them to find specific seats, and watched how they navigated. Got some really good feedback that way. Some of the labels were too small, apparently, and the colors weren’t contrasting enough. Tweaked those things. And now, there is a clear seating chart for Constellation Field. Hopefully, it can help someone when they are buying tickets.
So yeah, that’s pretty much it. It was a lot of work, but I think the final result is pretty good. It’s definitely not perfect, but it’s a solid seating chart that should be helpful for anyone trying to find their way around Constellation Field. If you’re thinking about making your own seating chart, just be prepared to spend a lot of time on it and don’t be afraid to ask for feedback!
