Sometimes it's easy to get so caught up in flash animations, rollover graphics, java applets, etc. that we forget about what is most important—content. Webpage design can be visually pleasing, but its main purpose is to allow consumers to quickly and efficiently access our product, whether its a print story, slideshows, or video.
The best websites in terms of design aren't those with the snazziest graphics—they are simply the most clean, convenient, and consistent. Any design element that is confusing, distracting, or unnecessary just detracts from the quality of the content. In newswriting, you often hear, "Keep it simple, stupid," and that applies in the design world as well.
Though the information provided in the readings might be a little dated, most of the basic ideas still hold true. It's cool to look at websites now and see how C.R.A.P is being used (or not used).
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