tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82879693317605554352024-02-07T04:15:23.228-08:00Whenever Webnickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-8426523819506194342010-12-05T16:36:00.001-08:002010-12-05T17:07:16.223-08:00Blog Post #15: Innovation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq96FFZlk_fsunqn34IMp-iL-S9hpuQ0BaAfr_3LUhLufH2mSzoALQqrzxNkOMUUaz9u8XnI3j4WWE_74rfK3J2EaF4dxWogSKNVx2Q_-l5SAenh6y_shmeXfWNiEbfNhgb7IL9bNXn0Qd/s1600/Picture+12.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq96FFZlk_fsunqn34IMp-iL-S9hpuQ0BaAfr_3LUhLufH2mSzoALQqrzxNkOMUUaz9u8XnI3j4WWE_74rfK3J2EaF4dxWogSKNVx2Q_-l5SAenh6y_shmeXfWNiEbfNhgb7IL9bNXn0Qd/s320/Picture+12.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://moodstream.gettyimages.com/">moodstream.gettyimages.com</a><br />
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With so many similar websites offering very similar experiences it is now more than ever a necessity to consider design innovation. There is no structured rules for the web and it should be an outlet for expression and individuality. A great example of web innovation is the moodstream website. It is an inspiration resource that is meant to affect the way your are thinking and in essence your mood. The user is given an interface with customizable settings. These settings tell the site your mood and how it should act according to the user. Once you add your settings it changes the visual and auditory stimulus to adjust according to your selections. It goes along with the user interaction and customizable aspects of the web. The design of the site is contemporary and offers and heir of simplicity. It is meant to be a tool for you to use and ultimately a use of technology to impact and improve everyday aspects of life.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-19568044380902826472010-12-05T16:35:00.000-08:002010-12-05T16:56:48.243-08:00Blog Post #14: User Collaboration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClss7wfZ0OM5ZuNM7m9Zddec_5IYIYOQB9FhbxrPFQyIo3XlqR-8s5Xxw6yTlhejzuYSIxCmSASTl2L3143GOBes2LY44tW-tbXe6a5HOqOOGcHl2Dy-rI2tDTLiV4OhkaRso5QgW_Y2p/s1600/Picture+15.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClss7wfZ0OM5ZuNM7m9Zddec_5IYIYOQB9FhbxrPFQyIo3XlqR-8s5Xxw6yTlhejzuYSIxCmSASTl2L3143GOBes2LY44tW-tbXe6a5HOqOOGcHl2Dy-rI2tDTLiV4OhkaRso5QgW_Y2p/s320/Picture+15.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.mochimedia.com/">www.mochimedia.com</a><br />
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Mochi Media is the largest online network of gaming. One way they achieved this bragable title is the ability for the users to collaborate and update the site. This site offers a way for any aspiring game designer to build and share distributable social games. Mochi Media is in a sense the creative director of the site and the users are the people working for it. It is constantly updating because of the individual and how they benefit from designing for the site. Because of this necessary aspect of the site it offers an ability for a wide range of advertisement. People have been developing these types of games for a long time and it was up to them to distribute it as such. However when technology comes around that unifies and resources the online gaming development, its a website that in essence designed itself. I have bloged about networking and individuality and this site is a great culmination of a lot of the stuff I have been writing about.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-50679478043660995492010-12-05T16:32:00.000-08:002010-12-05T17:07:39.981-08:00Blog Post #13: Networking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9z6nEHP-Ia6cA6UL4YJqq8tCpoXUFBl7w9Ax-8fUJ3W-5m69O920xR9Jxdiy3xZR557g1PnahUhCIJ9rxoRWRaulMuFNThfCSEOobEp7dqsO4_XDT22BGnEZ1D4e4i0U3J_n77GnamtSD/s1600/Picture+8.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9z6nEHP-Ia6cA6UL4YJqq8tCpoXUFBl7w9Ax-8fUJ3W-5m69O920xR9Jxdiy3xZR557g1PnahUhCIJ9rxoRWRaulMuFNThfCSEOobEp7dqsO4_XDT22BGnEZ1D4e4i0U3J_n77GnamtSD/s320/Picture+8.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.soonr.com/">www.soonr.com</a> <br />
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Soonr is a very intelligent and successful idea of creating a unified interface and communication throughout a business. This idea of using the web as a tool for everyday life and functionality is a billion dollar industry. Soonr offers a service that shares business files immediately and securely at your command wherever you are. It gives the ability to finish your projects and conduct more business faster. It is a technological commonplace for multiple mobile devices and technology alike, as well as a collaboration of parts. Regarding the site it is effectively structured and easy to use. The web has become such a tool that it reaches out into everyday experience of how we do things. What might have taken a whole staff of people and specific jobs to do, now could possibly take one website with a updating and adaptable system. Technology connects people and it makes sense to see the need for a networking aspect for any web presence.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-68382379207753878772010-12-05T16:18:00.000-08:002010-12-05T16:18:44.669-08:00Blog Post #12: Site Navigation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghlgH_3zbasW_incKy1aw5Spc-cdglBhvI7ey90AUvBmELwXY3jvvyiRxHUF6A03vrlqM0GhZePZePr3o0IS3KpOJTf3u2EBQFxpkqEbyqHOzuTX7X2aohQdRNystGPt_QSfQLkqAdDDr/s1600/Picture+13.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghlgH_3zbasW_incKy1aw5Spc-cdglBhvI7ey90AUvBmELwXY3jvvyiRxHUF6A03vrlqM0GhZePZePr3o0IS3KpOJTf3u2EBQFxpkqEbyqHOzuTX7X2aohQdRNystGPt_QSfQLkqAdDDr/s320/Picture+13.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.sectionseven.com/">www.sectionseven.com</a> <br />
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Navigation sometimes seems to be overlooked in the since that it appears as an afterthought. A lone navigation bar in the top right corner, or simple navigation list seems to be overdone. Section Seven is a design firm that specializes in multimedia design. They found a way to incorporate their navigation withing the design of their site. Levels of information appear throughout the interaction of the site, and give forth to further specific information. It is a visual experience for a visual industry. The animated portfolio type presentation is extremely effective and easy to use. The complete library of their work is presented in a small compact and effective design. It gives the viewer a sense of tangibility and the sense of actually seeing the work in person. Treating the navigation of the site as something separate from the design results in a poorly constructed website. This site shows the possibility of incorporating in-site direction in new and innovative ways.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-67480210371579387512010-12-05T16:05:00.000-08:002010-12-05T16:05:48.765-08:00Blog Post #11: Self Promotion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0bYdtXI35MWqkAjx3MpLhPRJIF3YU9MXNhuj-r2Ue69KEAQPz-pt7AuK_g1i0y01Lq98FkV8NPsemmha-VI7gpWdtQuejdGg-QV9BJx4vJPwpfSoEYoBDJ04VAIrSKjz1J1XhHTIu7w2j/s1600/Picture+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0bYdtXI35MWqkAjx3MpLhPRJIF3YU9MXNhuj-r2Ue69KEAQPz-pt7AuK_g1i0y01Lq98FkV8NPsemmha-VI7gpWdtQuejdGg-QV9BJx4vJPwpfSoEYoBDJ04VAIrSKjz1J1XhHTIu7w2j/s320/Picture+3.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.ricardogimenes.com/blog">www.ricardogimenes.com/blog</a> <br />
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This blog is a great example of how you can use already existing software that is free of charge to promote yourself or anything worth promoting. To buy your own site, host, and the time needed to establish it is not something everyone can do. This gives the reason to take advantage of free software that allows you to host a page for free. Ricardo Gimenes has a great blog in the sense that it references multiple aspects of his whole identity. It has his own personal illustrations, animations, and images that acts as links, much like a fully functioning website. If you do have an existing website it is always a good idea to reference it within another program such as facebook or blogspot to ensure searchability. Ricardo did a good job of referencing his site within many other and that is much more recognizable by search engines or anyone who is looking for it. Everything seems to be connected now and its always relevant to take advantage of any type of way to get your name out there.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-87074386583370539582010-12-05T15:40:00.000-08:002010-12-05T15:40:07.985-08:00Blog Post #10: Customize<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhh0N73dGPi9HHOoSNeal0xptWb7BuggLToWnbXKX0Rr9VD53hZcn5q2tETwwxT17MEjgnaCYWDTkaCkUIhPZ_t3wUb7P5_iqSMiOxtLpmE7Vaa3aFsBX2qtWrHCoXrbgPuJeB2Vcdhy5v/s1600/Picture+11.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhh0N73dGPi9HHOoSNeal0xptWb7BuggLToWnbXKX0Rr9VD53hZcn5q2tETwwxT17MEjgnaCYWDTkaCkUIhPZ_t3wUb7P5_iqSMiOxtLpmE7Vaa3aFsBX2qtWrHCoXrbgPuJeB2Vcdhy5v/s320/Picture+11.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/">www.stumbleupon.com</a> <br />
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Another way for a user to interact with a website is to make the website customizable to individual preferences. StumbleUpon is a content based search engine that adapts to the individual users interests and preferences. To sign up you have to identify your interests and hobby's amongst a list of previously loaded options. This list is pretty extensive and offers enough variation and diversity to allow a personal aspect to the site. After you do that you upload a icon into your search bar. For example in Firefox it is located under your Back and Forward buttons. When you click the icon it automatically takes you to a site that fulfills the previously established preferences and criteria. It offers a great way to promote varying experiences amongst many different kinds of users.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-68102133162451853832010-12-05T15:24:00.000-08:002010-12-05T15:24:03.518-08:00Blog Post #9: Content Based<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTorcWYX-94AIlOgzKmGr1rtmUJtJuXFaSKmdaMF5xf9SoSAhX8GQyxNF0RZY4GSlzfeAEH5n1b282Mx_BNSMwYNuJrxpntaRfMlI4e8MuematEehrbpH5NNqJ_yoaYihR5byCyr00NTh/s1600/Picture+9.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTorcWYX-94AIlOgzKmGr1rtmUJtJuXFaSKmdaMF5xf9SoSAhX8GQyxNF0RZY4GSlzfeAEH5n1b282Mx_BNSMwYNuJrxpntaRfMlI4e8MuematEehrbpH5NNqJ_yoaYihR5byCyr00NTh/s320/Picture+9.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.flashearth.com/">www.flashearth.com</a> <br />
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Flash Earth is much like Google Earth with minor discrepancies. Like Google Earth, it is based around similar content however how the information is communicated to the user remains the biggest difference. I found this to be a good example of a website that shows possibility of interactivity and content based information. It utilizes imagery from a whole other source to create a unique and interactive web experience. It is a more visual alternative than to look at text on screen yet the same amount of information is still present. What the website is referencing does not need to be created by the web designer, it is just organized in a manner that is accessible to the user.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-35247827802451284982010-12-05T14:47:00.000-08:002010-12-05T14:47:13.159-08:00Blog Post #8: Maybe Its Just Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShy-1G1_Uqd5bqTdBsWVFsZmEAlR2URcLTgGHmpRcBoKrThj4shO8tHSXAFBUeQur_4YxSET48Stb8kCg4SXLGMqISeUTql_Ihib1n5vGSD6VJniiXn-E8Td2Yxz9va0qMBTdCuaa5aRr/s1600/Picture+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShy-1G1_Uqd5bqTdBsWVFsZmEAlR2URcLTgGHmpRcBoKrThj4shO8tHSXAFBUeQur_4YxSET48Stb8kCg4SXLGMqISeUTql_Ihib1n5vGSD6VJniiXn-E8Td2Yxz9va0qMBTdCuaa5aRr/s320/Picture+4.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.5safepoints.com/">www.5safepoints.com</a> <br />
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As long as a website does at least one thing that this website doesn't, it is a success as far as I'm concerned. This is some sort of Virginia DMV website that is just as annoying and stressful to deal with as going to the DMV itself. The whole site just seems like its a portfolio of the worst web page designs possible. The large amount of information is structured in a way that it even further more impedes the usability. For some reason the main scroll bar goes into an infinite spae of nothingness far after the content is gone. If you don't take my word for it, the site speaks for itself.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-3499455648853870212010-12-05T14:29:00.000-08:002010-12-05T14:31:31.516-08:00Blog Post #7: Get To The Point<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnN9m3nHZkLIHOTZLUxc8GziR60g5ReElh1AsikNCpWfBoA3nMjfxLZTTdPTsyatnbm1C9Ecroo2gXoRvWpwhLJsWfine2h6psNKCf2Q-n3j9JVFFn5jNhNQFjC8eVsZtE5XWDLyJCg8x/s1600/Picture+7.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnN9m3nHZkLIHOTZLUxc8GziR60g5ReElh1AsikNCpWfBoA3nMjfxLZTTdPTsyatnbm1C9Ecroo2gXoRvWpwhLJsWfine2h6psNKCf2Q-n3j9JVFFn5jNhNQFjC8eVsZtE5XWDLyJCg8x/s320/Picture+7.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.jerryfergusonphotography.com/">jerryfergusonphotography</a> <br />
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Jerry Ferguson is a very talented photographer and has an interesting portfolio site. It speaks on the issue of importance and hierarchy of information. Like any other portfolio is has work that shows the style and talent of the artist, in this this case photographer. However on this particular site right on the homepage is the full pricing information with customizable packages and various hourly rates. The site has a particular sense of professionalism that I feel is a great aspect for this type of commerce. Also there is a page specifically dedicated to pricing which has very well organized packages and pricing. This ensures the user of what they are paying for and the quality of the work. I found this concept of a portfolio, e-commerce hybrid a particularly good idea. On the other hand the design of the website lacks certain individuality and the ability to stand out. It is a good example of what a site is exactly intended for and how information can be arranged according to.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-5830460591202059572010-12-05T13:52:00.000-08:002010-12-05T13:52:10.974-08:00Blog Post #6: Mobile Compatability<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFB26bVIHKOkVVV57tB5LM3TEzfzzEY3mLdq2MfXIMWHcF8p_IFrIxbK5685IaoazGf18YqPWnwaDWX5oDGAmzk7u0-1spHdEMRuWvNWzd7_spRluzIyjHUJhUJ1gDZyiYBfGBAPXlsnr/s1600/Picture+10.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFB26bVIHKOkVVV57tB5LM3TEzfzzEY3mLdq2MfXIMWHcF8p_IFrIxbK5685IaoazGf18YqPWnwaDWX5oDGAmzk7u0-1spHdEMRuWvNWzd7_spRluzIyjHUJhUJ1gDZyiYBfGBAPXlsnr/s320/Picture+10.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.mshopper.com/">www.mshopper.com</a> <br />
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The need for mobile compatibility with the web has been, and continues to be a step in a new direction. Technology has given the ability of creating a cross platform presence whether it be commercial or otherwise. This is a site that offers a packaged e-commerce solution, an out of the box way for companies to sell via mobile device. As a designer I hate the idea of treating any type of design as a commodity, it requires a solution that is unique to the company itself. Regardless, this site shows the ever increasing popularity of mobile accessibility to the internet. When designing a website one can no longer think specifically for use on a computer but design in a sense of longevity and versatility. Other than that this particular website is structured like many other e-commerce sites. I find it funny that this is an e-commerce site that sells e-commerce sites, gotta love the business world.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-90098966126142957812010-12-05T13:37:00.000-08:002010-12-05T13:37:14.716-08:00Blog Post #5: Simplicity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkNQywwYJRni_7TRNEB9P6ZYvgoA0_hUhedYlnKbkW0qXjUTRP2mOA2bpWutJz-DNqcv_o7oK_QJdJYKjN8GStdegOJAbu6Hd3fRj1gOGU9bEwXiVe5RFFUw5RloX8J30UxLqTsgkiTcIZ/s1600/Picture+6.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkNQywwYJRni_7TRNEB9P6ZYvgoA0_hUhedYlnKbkW0qXjUTRP2mOA2bpWutJz-DNqcv_o7oK_QJdJYKjN8GStdegOJAbu6Hd3fRj1gOGU9bEwXiVe5RFFUw5RloX8J30UxLqTsgkiTcIZ/s320/Picture+6.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.naturxan.com/">www.naturxan.com</a> <br />
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The effectiveness and overall impact of a website does not have to be simple, however how the user interacts with your site does. You can say a lot in web design without saying too much. For example <br />
I show the site naturxan.com. Naturxan appears to be some chemical compound that I have never heard of and I'm pretty sure no one has. So the company has the problem with getting this information on the product out there and accessible to the public. Speaking in web terms it is a lot of information that needs to be designed in a way that encourages efficiency and a simple interface. It is information architecture at its finest and I believe this site does a good job of it. The very simple and friendly look of the site gives way to the very well navigated menu bar. When the user hovers over the menu, a further drop down menu appears to give access to even further specific information. By utilizing this simple drop down menu, the large amount of information was emphasized and not on the navigation of the site. It seems that the concept of simplicity in design transcends accross numerous different mediums.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-72837615887336560832010-12-05T13:19:00.000-08:002010-12-05T13:22:25.608-08:00Blog Post #4: To Intro Or Not...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmfvDCCwqSrFcr7i6R3QGpYKt8enm4usLGsPOXXLeex3Mjf3sn2nJOy1JYvbDnZ4y3U_grbIT7zW1gcw8OqoKamJsutherw9bRpYDwXl6rSQUSrjwYOgUxL-OATGwgODXibcLeNMaPKSoT/s1600/Picture+14.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmfvDCCwqSrFcr7i6R3QGpYKt8enm4usLGsPOXXLeex3Mjf3sn2nJOy1JYvbDnZ4y3U_grbIT7zW1gcw8OqoKamJsutherw9bRpYDwXl6rSQUSrjwYOgUxL-OATGwgODXibcLeNMaPKSoT/s320/Picture+14.png" width="320" /></a></div>intro:<a href="http://www.delada.lt/intro.swf">http://www.delada.lt/intro.swf</a><br />
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With an ever decreasing attention span amongst the web demographic, it brings up the interesting question of to have an intro page or not. What exactly does the intro do for the site? Well for this example it completely ruined the design of the site. The long drawn out and completely irrelevant intro page ultimately ends up at a page that does not let you into the site. The intro page is separate from the actual site. I mean who wants to sit through something like that and then actually spend the time to look through the site? Imagine if you used the site on a daily basis and had to watch that every time you entered the site. On the other hand I have seen Intro pages that utilize technology that ultimately benefit the overall design of the site. It is a double edged sword and one has to understand that the average user does not want to invest that much effort upon viewing your website. You have to show the meat and potatoes of the site right away to keep the attention. The funny thing is that someone spent a very long time doing the animation for the intro.... o well.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-44007192686952313642010-12-05T13:09:00.000-08:002010-12-05T13:09:13.460-08:00Blog Post #3: Audience<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Va1u3dq2XUOcitPG4MMYi8ZDlRymmhDgGebjpYBSK9WQH-uTG4d1nPVU7A5UnKU49oBLGLN9XsA4uGextIgaucgOrnfwHBs87g4jOaSjNdB1XNrQk8R9AiSJMn1gyi0kvQt3zKJfthrG/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Va1u3dq2XUOcitPG4MMYi8ZDlRymmhDgGebjpYBSK9WQH-uTG4d1nPVU7A5UnKU49oBLGLN9XsA4uGextIgaucgOrnfwHBs87g4jOaSjNdB1XNrQk8R9AiSJMn1gyi0kvQt3zKJfthrG/s320/Picture+5.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.mtv.co.uk/">www.mtv.co.uk</a> <br />
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This post is about the importance of knowing your audience and how in turn it can affect your design. For this I use the example of MTV's US and UK sites. The structure of information remains extremely similar throughout both sites, however it is the nature of the content that changes. This shows the importance of creating a visual experience that promotes effectiveness and logic. The design of this site is structured enough that it does not matter what the content is, but how it can readily be adapted to a completely different demographic. Knowing this, at the top of the site there is a disclaimer that tells the US user the "better experience" on the US site. Such a design could easily be a disaster in the since that it has loosely structured information and is unable to be updated and adapted as necessary. It is always interesting to see how a site with so much information is structured and how the efficiency and usability of the site gets affected for better or for worse.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-83255724692137248112010-12-05T12:59:00.000-08:002010-12-05T12:59:26.086-08:00Blog Post #2: Visual Content<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsL9rACF1NgODeee72zs28QrNLU3qlBQA5DRhlTmpNmMzGk-VjT6Q9_bLRqtUyaPU7A3UTqdk8J4GrPq7IVQMl-u4l2mjt91fQuvSTTTniTQEA-BZSd0L8guncGH0_76PCif87kE_wScQN/s1600/Picture+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsL9rACF1NgODeee72zs28QrNLU3qlBQA5DRhlTmpNmMzGk-VjT6Q9_bLRqtUyaPU7A3UTqdk8J4GrPq7IVQMl-u4l2mjt91fQuvSTTTniTQEA-BZSd0L8guncGH0_76PCif87kE_wScQN/s320/Picture+2.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.eltesoro.com.co/es">www.eltesoro.com.co/es</a> <br />
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I'm not sure whether El Tesoro is a web based business or it is even a business at all. I am drawn to the site because of its Visual Dynamic, and the structure of the website. The sideshow on the front page gets the users attention informs them of an overall feel of the company. It is an example of proper arrangement of information and utilization of space. This site uses modern web and browser technology to achieve a cohesive design. Also nothing of this site seems "out of the box" and has a distinct personality which in turn benefits the company. The site also has very well placed advertisement and links to other sites. It is a great example of the necessity of usability and knowledge of such, when designing for the web.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-31267945224916072242010-12-05T12:45:00.000-08:002010-12-05T12:47:26.889-08:00Blog Post #1: Website Originality<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwykt5uSEfzruI2IXp2LYZwhXlhGll4ImeHel-nUa_MMrDU6GpibUvtbiZk7mBXqoa717lS_OkKPDbQsHP31D_3uudU2UrWow5XHgsjGj1wejXejjgDtQrBvcxOrHbUIvfPpYT1L_Tn7Qx/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwykt5uSEfzruI2IXp2LYZwhXlhGll4ImeHel-nUa_MMrDU6GpibUvtbiZk7mBXqoa717lS_OkKPDbQsHP31D_3uudU2UrWow5XHgsjGj1wejXejjgDtQrBvcxOrHbUIvfPpYT1L_Tn7Qx/s320/Picture+1.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-aySykJxA9R1YP4yLgI6Qo0_hcQY729sB_pghl1aVOL3pfGwE6rtZ69vuuEVRSxuIwDREJ4evhBx9VmnWtTMF2jnbp8KqhNtD2C-f_2cydfyBg7Yonlux6elqsfg6RrZ_nnkWb8fsCSSM/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br />
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As many websites as there are out there it is easy to get caught up in a particular style and repetitiveness of layout and design. Once there is a design that works it seems there are thousands of sites that pop up with a similar layout. However, I feel it is very important to make your site stand out and have an individuality to it. For example carsonified.com has elements that appear to be hand drawn and created outside of the standard html. Simple things like the buttons and compositional layout ultimately result in a dynamic and effective contemporary design. Any website can be treated as such and just because you might be developing a site for a company that seems, for lack of a better term "generic" it doesn't mean there website and usability has to be as well. Overall I enjoy the design and creativity of this website.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-85043297376744428092010-09-05T11:54:00.001-07:002010-09-05T11:54:35.616-07:00Site UpdateHey everyone, I updated my website. Please come check it out.<br />
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<a href="http://www.pushdesigned.com/">www.pushdesigned.com</a>nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287969331760555435.post-5475928929104149752010-08-31T13:39:00.000-07:002010-09-04T21:12:44.790-07:00Welcome!Hello everybody and welcome to Whenever Web. I am using this blog for an academic purpose amongst the field of Web Design. Check for updates, homework, designs, and everything about the web.nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771277187403032446noreply@blogger.com0