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 More options May 24, 4:44 am
Newsgroups: alt.design.graphics
From: mark r <markr...@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 01:44:33 -0700 (PDT)
Local: Sat, May 24 2008 4:44 am
Subject: Re: Where do you stand on website "form vs. function"?
On May 17, 12:23 am, Fred Doyle <fdoy...@nycap.rr.com> wrote:

> WebAward wrote:
> > Website design usually gets classified into two categories: functional
> > (read: user-friendly) or innovative ('artistic,' lots of interactive,
> > etc.). I've noticed that a lot of times sites that are noted as having
> > great design are a little difficult for the average user to navigate.
> > Do you think form and function are mutually exclusive, or can a site
> > be incredibly innovative AND incredibly functional?

> They are never mutually exclusive. The aesthetics by which you judge the
> beauty of the site's form are dependent on the goals of the site.

> Fred

unless you're brand building where theres no direct financial
motivation to use the site then its function all of the way.. it has
to be otherwise you'd be hemorrhaging sales/enquiries etc

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