Hello to everyone!
As part of my class, we have been instructed to redesign our blogs. That means new styles, new fonts, and yes, new material. (Don't worry, I'll still be reviewing books!) One major improvement is that we are now required to post 5 days a week. That means I'll be reading plenty of books! :)
Keep reading, everybody!
--SwimmerGirl
Showing posts with label design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label design. Show all posts
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Friday, December 10, 2010
Apple vs. Windows
Here's another class post!
This one is Apple vs. Windows. I prefer Windows personally. It's what I grew up using, and what I currently have right now (Windows 7). Whenever I go on a Mac it's very strange. The window adjusting buttons (the close button, the minimize button, etc.) are on different sides, and it's really weird to have the navbar at the bottom of Macs. They are both good, however. They both have easy-to-use navigation and programs to write documents, make slideshows, and more. Also, they both have sleek concepts and attractive designs.
There are also many differences between the two operating systems. Windows can be very buggy at times, and is sometimes tough to program (the Blue Screen of Death is a great example!) Windows is also prone to many viruses, and if your computer isn't properly protected, there can be dire consequences. Believe it or not, there are some bad things about Apple. For one thing, many people who have Macs complain that they are not good for gaming purposes. Also, Macs can be incredibly pricey. Some users have even noted that when they bought one Mac, they wanted to buy more, but the prices are very high.
Whichever system you choose, they both have their own strengths and faults, so don't be fooled!
This one is Apple vs. Windows. I prefer Windows personally. It's what I grew up using, and what I currently have right now (Windows 7). Whenever I go on a Mac it's very strange. The window adjusting buttons (the close button, the minimize button, etc.) are on different sides, and it's really weird to have the navbar at the bottom of Macs. They are both good, however. They both have easy-to-use navigation and programs to write documents, make slideshows, and more. Also, they both have sleek concepts and attractive designs.
There are also many differences between the two operating systems. Windows can be very buggy at times, and is sometimes tough to program (the Blue Screen of Death is a great example!) Windows is also prone to many viruses, and if your computer isn't properly protected, there can be dire consequences. Believe it or not, there are some bad things about Apple. For one thing, many people who have Macs complain that they are not good for gaming purposes. Also, Macs can be incredibly pricey. Some users have even noted that when they bought one Mac, they wanted to buy more, but the prices are very high.
Whichever system you choose, they both have their own strengths and faults, so don't be fooled!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
The Good and The Bad
Not another class post, a homework post!
Well-designed website: www.monstercss.com/en
Poorly designed website: http://www.siphawaii.com/
Bad Website Review
The website I found with bad design is www.siphawaii.com. There are many things wrong with this website. The first and very obvious problem is the enormous amount of color on the page. Another prominent issue is the lack of white space around the sections of text. This website is also very long, and could easily have been broken down into different pages.
Good Website Review
The website I chose that has good design is www.monstercss.com/en. (The 'en' in there because the site was originally written in Portuguese.) I think the overall style of this site is cute yet informative. The homepage shows a monster roaming back and forth through a cityscape. The colors used complement each other well. Also, the navigation is obvious and easy to find. Finally, the site shows that the designer has previous knowledge designing web pages with CSS.
Well-designed website: www.monstercss.com/en
Poorly designed website: http://www.siphawaii.com/
Bad Website Review
The website I found with bad design is www.siphawaii.com. There are many things wrong with this website. The first and very obvious problem is the enormous amount of color on the page. Another prominent issue is the lack of white space around the sections of text. This website is also very long, and could easily have been broken down into different pages.
Good Website Review
The website I chose that has good design is www.monstercss.com/en. (The 'en' in there because the site was originally written in Portuguese.) I think the overall style of this site is cute yet informative. The homepage shows a monster roaming back and forth through a cityscape. The colors used complement each other well. Also, the navigation is obvious and easy to find. Finally, the site shows that the designer has previous knowledge designing web pages with CSS.
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