Wednesday, 29 April 2009

ONLINE INTERACTIVITY

www.deviantart.com

What does it look like?
Simlpe green 'flat' design, perfect conceptually considering it as a base for other to upload their own art. Possibly a more complex design could've been used to better suggest the content.

How easy is it to use?
The website itself is very easy to use. It contains a toolbar with easy to find/operate menus to each section. In addition to this, there is a search function making it even easier to locate content.

How relevant is the content of the site?
The content itself is 100% relevant to the website. It includes submitted artwork from registered users, and resources including stock photographs, brushes and textures available for free download.

How clearly is the content organised and designed?
Due to the nature of the website, the content is designed in varying standards. However considering the organisation of the content, the website supplies a generous layout. Each member has their own home page and gallery, allowing other users to browse easily and gather any information that has been submitted.

How does the design reflect the identity of the company?
Considering the simple design, I would suggest the design reflects the company well. Although some may say that such a simple design does not relflect such a high quality graphic art website, I beleive it provides the perfect canvas for all this art to be shown.

How does it reflect the philosophy of the company’s brand?
The company is well known as as an art community, providing a space for designers to come together and discuss techniques and designs, and also gather resources. The design of the website is very suitable.

How successful was the interaction design elements?
The download features of the website worked very well. As did the gallery features, which offered a 'zoom' feature to see the object at 100% size. You can also leave feedback and comments, which is integral for the concept of the website - and this feature works very well.


www.adam-powell.com


What does it look like?

Sleak, modern, minamilistic and dark.

How easy is it to use?

Extremely easy to use, very simple header tool bar


How relevant is the content of the site?

The website itself includes examples of Powell's work, which is mainly music video based. The concept behind the website is very fitting to the theme of his work.


How clearly is the content organised and designed?

Perhaps a touch cluttered and compact, however displayed well. Slightly cramped style to the layout and dosnt make use of available space. Simple black and white design.


How does the design reflect the identity of the company?

The simple modern and dark design reflects the work of Powell directly.


How successful was the interaction design elements?

All the interaction elements function well and are easy to use, however the cramped styling dosnt make the elements as obvious as they could be.

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