Web Page Design

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Web Page Design

• Usability

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Objective

• Evaluate design and usability of websites
• Criteria
• Navigation
• Ease of use
• CRAP principles
• Audience appeal and suitability

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Navigation

• Clearly marked options
• Self-explanatory
• Relevant links
• Functional links

4
Ease of Use

• Navigate easily
• Avoid scrolling
• Find information easily
• Well-organized structure
• Help features available
• Acceptable download speed

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CRAP

• Contrast
• Set off important items
• Repetition
• Consistent format on all pages
• Alignment
• Elements line up
• Proximity
• Items are close together

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Appeal and Suitability

• Invites users to explore
• Readable
• Clear information
• Good grammar
• No spelling errors
• Media elements enhance
• Advertising does not interfere

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In Class Today
Web design evaluation activity.doc

• Evaluate two websites of your choice
• Complete Web Design Evaluation Checklist
• Rate from 1-10
• Add comments to explain rating
• Upload to AFS space