Monday, September 22, 2014

Week Three - Aesthetics, Design & Branding (Part 2)

Two Websites I Use or Visit Frequently


One website I have been using frequently is the Michael J. Fox Foundation website (www.michaeljfox.org). I find it very effective due to its simplicity even though there is a tremendous amount of information on it. The design principles they include are excellent depth of content, ease of use, and contrast. I keep returning because I think it is an excellent example of a non-profit website and I would like to incorporate some of the design strategies they use. I haven't found anything that I feel needs improvement.

The second website I visit frequently is the company that I work for, Cancer for College (www.cancerforcollege).  I don't feel the website is terribly effective and it is in need of an overhaul. The only design principles that I believe are used effectively are repetition and depth of content. I return often because I get questions about the company and I am a relatively new employee and can find answers there. There are MANY areas that can be improved.  As I said, I think it needs a total overhaul.

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