Thursday, March 26, 2009

Design Exploration

Ecodazoo.com is a website I found through thefwa.com. It is a 3D setting that utilizes storytelling to encourage a young audience to live environmentally friendly. The layout of the site is simple, playful and is visually similar to a video game. The uncluttered categories make it easy to explore each character. The 3D setting pivots according to how you control it. The colors and background sounds makes you feel like you’re outdoors. The site includes animal animations which engage the audience with a funny story. Each character has an individual pop-up book. Through the biographies you can find tips for living efficiently. The stories make is easy and enjoyable to learn about contributing to keeping the earth clean and healthy. Its purpose is to raise attention to how easily we can make a difference in the environment. The site is set up to educate even a young audience. It communicates how easy it is to make a difference with good values and being resourceful.



Another site I found really interesting was nikonusa.com I really enjoyed skimming through the photos on this site. In the upper right corner has a filter panel. This filter panel has settings like random selection and refresh selection. Nikon USA makes it easy to experience what you can do with their product. When you choose another photo it wisps you away and loads the next photo. The photos hang in space waiting for you to click on them. There is also a setting to choose the subject or type of camera used while viewing photos. There are links to learn more about each product at the bottom of the screen. Those panels can be minimized while exploring the photos. I liked this site because design elements are strong and intriguing, allowing the viewer to be captivated by how powerful the product actually is.

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