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One of my interactive design projects, a video microsite for the UK band Spiritualized, was recently selected as Communication Arts’ webpick of the day. The site acts as a retrospective for the band as well as a promotion for their new album, tour and video. The main objective of this project was to introduce their music to a younger audience while providing an online experience for their die-hard fans to enjoy as well.
If you are a fan of film and/or film title design, be sure to check out NotComing.com. The site reviews older and lesser-known films that may have been overlooked during their original release. I especially like their Saul Bass feature.
“Amidst all the attention given to the sciences as to how they can lead to the cure of all diseases and daily problems of mankind, I believe that the biggest breakthrough will be the realization that the arts, which are conventionally considered “useless,” will be recognized as the whole reason why we ever try to live longer or live more prosperously. The arts are the science of enjoying life.”
- John Maeda: graphic designer, computer scientist, university professor, author
Many graphic designers who do not regularly do web design work may overlook the importance of web standards and this can potentially harm the durability and life of their websites. Sites that are built to meet current standards increase accessibility and long-term viability, which in turn provides a better experience for the user. If you are interested in reading more about the history of W3C validation and its importance, I recommend Pamil Visions’ article on the topic.
The best resources for these standards are the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and W3 Schools where you can find specifications, guidelines, software and tools. If you are more of a visual learner, another way that you can learn CSS compliance that is by looking at website templates. Studying premium quality templates that are CSS and W3C compliant and that have been tested and proven compatible with all major browser environments and operating systems can help you identify mistakes that you are making in your code.
