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.