| I want to talk a little bit about Navigation and how | | | | the animation to the point that it overpowers the |
| web designers are able to tackle this obstacle | | | | rest of the website. This should be seamless and add |
| without overpowering the content. Too many times | | | | a touch of brilliance to the website. |
| we find websites where the navigation system is | | | | Here are a few examples of interesting flash |
| either uninspiring or far to complicated for day to day | | | | navigations. However, all of these sites are full flash, |
| use. | | | | which is a by web designer "No-No." |
| Navigation is the key ingredient in allowing people to | | | | Dreamworks and Popsound both have a sleek design, |
| get the content they want at a rate that they are | | | | but each has an entirely different feel and purpose. I |
| accustomed to. | | | | personally find the Dreamworks rollover to be a bit |
| The Navigation area is often the first to be tinkered | | | | too long and slightly distracting, while the Popsound |
| with when developing an artistic or unique design for | | | | navigation is clean but with a twist. What do you |
| a site. However, it is also the most fragile of | | | | think? |
| categories...stray too far from the simple and | | | | All in all, when you mix design and functionality |
| straightforward and you will have a website that no | | | | nothing should ever overshadow the client's |
| one will want to navigate or even visit again. | | | | experience. Keep the menu titles simple and concise, |
| Flash banners/headers are a great way to make the | | | | and do not let your viewer wait for their information |
| simple seem different. Flash is a great solution in | | | | like the Dreamworks site does. This does not mean |
| livening up a website in order to create a more | | | | that you cannot have an interesting or different |
| interesting experience. When doing a flash navigation, | | | | navigation system. Just make sure your client knows |
| create something that speaks to your client or | | | | where they are going and why they are going there. |
| company with brand identity, but try not to overdo | | | | |