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Monthly Archives: August 2008

August 25
2008

Irresistible Websites Part Three: Textures

Since the early days of the web, designers have looked for ways to improve on the very flat nature of the medium. Textures are one way to create depth without a site becoming very graphics-heavy. The third part in this … Continue reading

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August 18
2008

Irresistible Websites Part Two: Playful Sites

When it comes to web style, playful is very, very popular. Cartoonish vector landscapes, cuter-than-cute site mascots and retro typography are popping up all over the place. And it’s not only the designers who are having fun: Flash and Javascript, … Continue reading

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August 13
2008

Irresistible Websites: Part One

What makes a website irresistible? In other words, what visual elements are most successful in enticing the viewer to take a closer look? This post begins a series looking at websites employing striking design techniques to attract visitors. To better … Continue reading

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August 8
2008

Beijing 2008 website

For the next two weeks this website can expect to get among the highest traffic numbers on the planet. It’s the official website for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Competition schedules, results, video highlights will all be available here, as … Continue reading

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