The reading, Biggest Mistakes in Web Design 1995-2015, relates to the concepts of user-focused design that we discussed in class. The entire reading is a list of mistakes web designers make that cause web pages to be confusing slash really really bad. The author discusses the negative effects of unnecessary flash design..... no one really needs to view a 30 second piece on microwaves. He talks about making everything visible, a key point in Don Norman's book.
The most important points on the site are "nobody cares about you or your site," and "heroine content." No one is looking at a web page for you and you alone. They are on your website to accomplish something from historical facts to buying a mini fridge. Sites that have heroine content are enticing and obsess the user. Neopets are crack, or heroine, for young kids. A site dedicated to games, colorful creatures, and shopping. An American child's dream.
Laura's import list of important design factors for a web page.....
if there is music, is it necessary/annoying?
can i easily search the site to find something meaningful?
are the pages complete yet concise?
do i know where i am?
does the site make sense?
what am i looking for?
do i have to hit the back arrow, or can the site navigate me simply back to where i was?
is it attractive? contrasting colors? readable fonts?
no flash intros.
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