Friday Focus 03/21/08
Designs of the Week
I had a hard time finding designs I enjoyed this week for the Friday Focus, but what is really strange about the two I present to you today is that I can’t put my finger on what I like about them. Usually I wouldn’t include either of these designs based on some personal issues I have with how they have spaced items, font size, and colour usage, but here they are. Feel free to let me know if you like or dislike them, and why.
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I am the type of person that breaks JavaScript even when copy and pasting it directly from a working example, but I have to admit to really enjoying some of the effects that people are using on their sites, as long as they aren’t being over used. Check out these ten AJAX effects that might raise some visitor’s eyebrows.
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I think what I like most about the first one, is it’s sheer simplicity and clean layout. Although, the front page is quite lengthy.
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Thanks for featuring DesigningTheNews on DevLounge. I’m glad you like it, even though you can’t put your finger on it!
@Kyle,
Have slightly shortened the post count on the front page. Should be more apparent when the big “infographics and visualisations” post is cycled off!
Would love to know what else you think.
Cheers,
Dave Bowker
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Interesting landing pages. They sure have simple and clean designes with minimum graphic elements, which I like in this case.