W19 – WEB DESIGN – LA

Introduction to Web Design – W19 – Get the Basics Right – Learning Activity – Part Two

Surf the web and find 10 sites you would consider to be great websites. Simultaneously, make a list of 10 sites you consider bad web sites. Remember to describe why you would define them as such. Upload your lists on your blog.

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10 Great Websites

In no specific order:

1. http://rainforest.arkivert.no/#kart
2. https://www.dropbox.com/
3. https://simplychocolate.dk/
4. https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/
5. https://www.marcjacobs.com/
6. https://www.lyft.com/
7. https://www.franshalsmuseum.nl/en/
8. https://www.starbucks.com/
9. https://www.awwwards.com/
10. https://www.uhc.com/

These websites have great, modern design & great usability + clear calls to action and easy navigation.

10 Bad Websites

In no specific order:

1. https://www.art.yale.edu/
2. https://blinkee.com/
3. http://arngren.net/
4. http://www.mrbottles.com/
5. https://www.uat.edu/
6. https://mednat.news/
7. https://couponssandiego.com/
8. https://www.lingscars.com/
9. https://ukraine.craigslist.org/
10. https://torontocupcake.com/index.html

These websites have inconsistent, outdated and poorly executed design. A lot of the websites lack a clear call to action and clear navigation as well.