Keep it simple
Categorised under: Interface design
Peter-Paul Koch writes about keeping web design simple. He looks at the trap of “creative designs”, and gives a personal case study to illustrate his point. He then looks at the broader issues:
First of all sites should be exciting only when their purpose is to be exciting. An entertainment site should be exciting, sure. But what about an e-commerce site? A corporate site? A government site should be a bit dull, I’d think, to underline the importance of the information it provides.
This is not just another “Nielsen-esque” rant against interesting sites. Instead, it takes a practical look at why sites the way they are, and he asks more questions that he answers. (Which is a good thing.)
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