Link@ctivity

Download and print Acrobat Filethis worksheet. Then visit the first page of nine of these websites to the right and write down the name of the site, what you like, what you don't like and the purpose of each site. Also think about what design principles are used by that site. Below are some examples.

Examples:
Name Purpose Like Don't Like Design Principles
Google To find stuff on the web It's simple, easy, fast and works well. Graphics are a little bland. Simplicity
(Not cluttered, easy to use)
c|net Provides technolgy information It's pretty and well organized. A lot of information on main page. Organization
(Well structured, easy to navigate)
Delta Light A lighting company Slick interface, fun to visit. Long loading, no non-flash version Interaction
(Buttons, animations, etc. that users interact with)
How Stuff Works Information on all kinds of things Information is fun, well written and has lots of pictures. Pop-up ads Communication
(Information is correct, easy to understand, and there's plenty of it.)