Thursday, 16 November 2017

Task 3.1 : What makes a good website?

As a practitioner I have always valued simplicity. Looking at websites I definitely had this in the back of mind, as well as many of things AOI mentioned in their talk last year. 



Laura Carlin, Heart Agency

  • Image on first page that you open. 
  • Work split into different contexts. 
  • Big high quality images that really allow you to see the craftsmanship of the work. 
  • Limited text. 

Tatiana Boyko, Central Illustration Agency

  • Can immediately see a variation of work. 
  • Option to click on images to read/see more and then scroll down to click on others. 
  • Clear headings - about, contact and social media link. 
Ella Kookoo, Blink Art

  • Animated gif as an 'icon' or title, (but no name on opening page?) 
  • Work divided into contexts, and then able to click through according to clients - good for reference but may not work for me as a student just starting up. 
Peter Judson, Blink Art


  • Clear and bold. The tone of his website suits the aesthetic style of his work. 
  • Division of personal and professional work. 
  • Ability to scroll or click through work, leaving navigation to peoples preferences. 
Ben Kirchner, Heart Agency

  • Work split into clear categories. 
  • First page is engaging and full of examples of work. 
  • Easy to navigate.