In my opinion anyone interested in building good, modern websites should be well familiar with the issues they focus on at http://www.alistapart.com
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What is a good site design?
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iGAV said:That's because all design is subjective, if one really wanted to stir one could argue that there is no such thing as 'good' design.
Good design will and regardless of opinion is Form with Function.
Apple products have this given with the iPod, mini, notebooks, and to some extent its PowerMacs. The iMac G5 looses some of this function to captivate with form that is tipping the balance which will gather some people as liking and some disliking it.
Mac OS X.3 is all very close to the iMac G5 line some people like it some do not, hope Tiger falls in the same design sense as Jaguar.
Simplicity is bliss to the naked eye.
Use the KISS formula.
http://www.idnet.net
http://www.cocoadevcentral.com
http://www.urbandictionary.com
Simplicity, speed & user-friendliness are the most important things in web design. IMHO Flash is a BIG no-no, especially if its used for an entire site. However it can work for small sections or applications that need it.
http://www.cocoadevcentral.com
http://www.urbandictionary.com
Simplicity, speed & user-friendliness are the most important things in web design. IMHO Flash is a BIG no-no, especially if its used for an entire site. However it can work for small sections or applications that need it.
m a y a said:Good design will and regardless of opinion is Form with Function.
Apple products have this given with the iPod, mini, notebooks, and to some extent its PowerMacs. The iMac G5 looses some of this function to captivate with form that is tipping the balance which will gather some people as liking and some disliking it.
Mac OS X.3 is all very close to the iMac G5 line some people like it some do not, hope Tiger falls in the same design sense as Jaguar.
Simplicity is bliss to the naked eye.
Use the KISS formula.
Exactly.
As someone who is just getting into web building/design, it gives me pause when I see the crazier/busier/flashier sites. I respect the sheer amount of technical knowledge that some of these designers have, and that they are able to flex and build that knoweldge into functioning interactive things.
Like anything else though, knowing when to use all those "tech chops" is a major factor in getting your point across, which by nature, is the idea of a website.
I like to think of it being akin to 80's hair metal. Some of those dudes could seriously wail on guitar. But were those face-melter solos ever tasteful? Rarely.
Veerrrrrrrrryyyy rarely.
I'm a minimalist (and a fan of A List Apart linked above) and tend to hate flash AND automatic sound on websites, yet I still love http://gaijin.com and have for years.
I think John Pawson has a site that really represents the essence of his work and does a pretty decent job of using flash animation. I think the organization could be better and the images a little bigger, but overall I think it is inspiring and somewhat itimidating.
I fancy my new design at EmoOnline.com , but I might be a bit biased.
It is an all CSS layout which seems to display perfectly in all browsers I've tried.
scem0
, but I might be a bit biased.It is an all CSS layout which seems to display perfectly in all browsers I've tried.
scem0
this is our website. We service lots of creative firms throughout the metro detroit region, and many of our clients have commented on how they like the site.
http://www.detroitmac.com
http://www.detroitmac.com
oaker said:
This site had my coworkers and I rolling.
Really unique site design. It seems like bands and musicians tend to have surprisingly good
websites.
m a y a, I'm having trouble with your site. I'm getting a layer on top of certain things and so it hides whats behind it and pushes the text together.
slooksterPSV said:
What browser are you using?
I have it tested with Safari and FireFox.
P.S. sorry about some of the coming soon signs, I have to size the videos and so forth most of the content should be up by the end of this week.
I designed this one for a friend of mine, with a remit to make it clean, uncluttered etc. with an an overall concept of "standing out from the crowd".
http://www.shoutpm.co.uk
Any comments welcomed!
Vanilla
http://www.shoutpm.co.uk
Any comments welcomed!
Vanilla
m a y a said:Center the body of the site and its on key.
Thanks for that. I'm not totally convinced by the need to centre the site as certain things, like for example the pink elephant in the About Us section would lose their impact. Still, I'll have a play around, see what it looks like and show it to the client.
BTW, I take it that "on key" is a positive phrase? Apologies for my ignorance but I'm truly not familiar with that phrase
cheers
Vanilla
http://www.mintdigital.com/ is nice too..
By the way does anyone know what font is used for headings of each section? Looks a bit like Futura but im not sure..
By the way does anyone know what font is used for headings of each section? Looks a bit like Futura but im not sure..
xelterran said:
Why do people use small and (or) skinny fonts on a white background on a web page, it is an eye strain.