Site Examples [structural / presentational ]
March 13, 2005
Please make sure you enter the full URL (eg http://www.abc123.com)
Posted by Ryan Oswald at March 13, 2005 09:07 PM
Please make sure you enter the full URL (eg http://www.abc123.com)
Posted by Ryan Oswald at March 13, 2005 09:07 PM
17 Comments so far (Post your own)
2 sites that fit the structural standard are:
http://www.yahoo.com and www.nvidia.com
2 sites that fit the visual standard are:
http://www2.foxsearchlight.com/napoleondynamite/epk/index.php
http://www.sawmovie.com/
presentation:
http://www.aperfectcircle.com - simple, easily navigated site with direct to the point subject links. Nothing is left to question.
http://www.miniusa.com/crm/load_mini.jsp - clean cut, fun site, with lots of interactivity
structure:
http://www.ebgames.com - all links are easily accessible, and there are multiple links to one page so finding things you want are quicker, it's a perfect web of linked pages.
http://www.miniusa.com/crm/load_mini.jsp - as well as being visually appealing, it's easily navigated, nothing is hidden deep within the website.
Here are two good presentation examples:
1) http://www.theused.net/index.htm ( great way to enter the site...dial (type) the numbers for way in).
2) http://www.neighborhoodies.com/catalog/default.php
This site is very user friendly and maintains a unique style simulataneously. Great product display.
Here are two simple, well structured sites:
1) http://www.toyesm.com This is an effective website for a design company wanting to show their porfolio and offers free, crazy icons.
2) http://www.gratitudemusic.com This band has a very flash driven website, but it's still simple ans easily navigated.
http://vpa.syr.edu/main
this is syracuse university's of art website. the navigation is easy and i think it demonstrates good structure.
http://www.steelers.com
this is the site for the pittsburgh steelers and i believe it has good structure. it has a clear main menu and sub-menu.
http://www.otis.edu/fileadmin/homepage
the presentation of this site is wonderful. it has nice interactive components.
http://www.csufresno.edu/artanddesign
the coverpage has nice presentation. it is nice to look at.
2 examples of structure
http://www.efedcu.org
http://www.capitalone.com
These sites are easily navigated. Each menu is easily marked and you know where you are or where you are going.
2 examples of presentation
http://www.vans.com
http://www.dieseldesign.com
These sites visually show what they are about. They are also pretty easy to navigate through.
the 2 sites for structure are:
www.askart.com and www.fossil.com
the 2 sites for presentation are:
www.tbs.com and www.pixar.com
Instead of two, I choose three sites for presentation: www.jumpman23.com
www.irobotmovie.com
www.21121.com
All three sites are very visually demanding. The visuals pop out at the users eye to create an connection and the information and fun strengthens that connection.
The two sites I choose for structure are:
www.espn.com
www.nba.com
These two sites are structured very well. They have quicks links to various sites through the use of scrolls bars and the information is organized in a very clear manner.
2 examples of structure
http://www.yahoo.com
http://www.sxc.hu/
2 examples of presentation
http://www.clintbalcom.com/
http://www.homestarrunner.com
Structure
Both of these sites are easy to navigate and find what you are looking for.
http://www.atlex.com and /http://aiga.org/
Presentation
Both of these sites are well presented and designed. They are also well structured.
http://www.risd.edu/ and http://www.dcad.edu/
http://www.dieseldesign.com/flash/index.asp
http://www.dennismukai.com/indexFlash.html
Both of these sites are flash sites which only adds to their visual appeal. They are both efficient and graceful in their presentation while still presenting the needed information.
http://www.vespausa.com/index.cfm
http://www.webmd.com/
These sites are both very large sites with lots of information yet are still easy to navigate. Gaining the desired information from either of these sites can be done quickly and without hassle.
2 examples of good structure are
www.kutless.com and www.istockphoto.com
both are easy to navigate and accopmlish their purpose well.
2 examples of good presentation are
www.swampthangs.com and www.gap.com
structure:
this photographers site is super clean and easy to navigate.. the behavior is so seamless and gives your double clicker a bit of a rest. nice change of pace.. easy on the eyes..
http://toddhido.com/todd.html
this band's site is refreshing.. it doesn't assault you with all their "unique style" like most others.. its simple enough.. gives you the info you want right away right away (news and show dates).. the rest of the navigation could be a little better but it works easily.. anyone with a chimps intelligence could figure it out..
http://www.blocparty.com/go.php?object=home
presentation:
so the mars volta is great anyway.. and now that their website doesn't suck, what't not to love? gotta say its more enjoyable.. and it doesn't make you go "well damn i love this band but i'm way to embarassed to ever let my friends find out i look at this page.." the flash behavior thats built in is gorgeous.. i want to explore... it's pretty.. pretty creepy..and if you catch the flash intro on the ACTUAL www.marsvolta.com index page.. its pretty sweet.. just dont like how you have to click "back to home" when its the opening page.. how can you go back when you haven't gone anywhere? such confusion..
http://www.themarsvolta.com/frances.html
this band makes pretty music that makes me smile .. and their webpage is quite nice.. lots of flash.. can be confusing.. but always rewarding.. its like playing a game with your little brother when he changes the rules to fit his needs.. mmmmhmmm.. but geez i like the illustration.. and the whole page is much fun.. check it..
http://www.rilokiley.com/
good presentation:
http://www.thetruth.com
well organized. very nice colors/textures and typeography make it a fascinating experience.
http://www.bigfatinstitute.org
i really enjoyed the way you navigate this site- it keeps you interested while you wait for it to load.
good structure:
http://www.bauda.com
great, simple organization that allows you to navigate the site easily; you get what you want with little confusion
http://studioeg.com
informative and straightforward. not too cluttered. keeps the purpose of the website clear. great color scheme.
These site are well oraganize, and visually show what they are about.The site are quit complex but easy to navigate in my opinion. www.nike.com, muzikmedia.com
As far as structured site is concern yahoo.com and google.com are perfect examples. They are well structured and once again very easy to nagative.
These site are well organized and visually show what they are about. The sites are complex but very easy to navigate in my opinion. http://www.nike.com, http://www.Muzikmedia.com,
As far as structure is concern Yahoo and Google.com are perfect examples. They are well structured and also very easy to navigate.
http://www.yahoo.com http://www.google.com
structure:
methodhome.com (yes, the cleaning stuff from ad campaign)
target.com (simple and easy to find what you're looking for)
presentation:
pivotdesign.com (very clean design, non cluttering menus and info)
jkrowling.com (it makes exploring the website like a game which is appropriate for the intended audience (kids and the occasional bored college student). Its basically just for fun.
for design:
pillarmusic.com and spokenmusic.com
both use flash to some extent, but are well designed
for structure:
powerjams.com and payableondeath.com
both are pretty heavily designed but work for structure