Marshall Brain (@brainstuffHSW) from HowStuffWorks.com took the stage to kick off day 2 of the Internet Summit in Raleigh and threw down a great argument for why we should care less about design and more about function.
Posts Tagged ‘Web Design’
Brewing Up a Website: How Making Beer is Like Designing a Website
10 Nov , 2011
You’re thinking one of two things: “How on Earth can you compare brewing beer to building a website?” Or, “oh no, not another analogy!” Either way, stay with me here. Comparing brewing beer to making a website may not be as far-fetched as one might assume. It’s no secret, I love beer. When I’m not [...]
The Future of the Web Lies in the Palm of Your Hand
30 Nov , 2009
By now we have all heard about the Apple iPhone. Since its release in 2007, it has dominated the smartphone market with over 30 million units sold worldwide. Both RIM (makers of the Blackberry) and Palm have been working hard in their R&D departments trying to create a product that will trump the all-in-one from [...]
Don’t Blink! You’ve Got 50ms to Impress Me
22 Oct , 2009
Internet users have little patience when browsing websites. More often than not, users are on a mission and are determined to find specific information. You [as a company] get one chance to impress your targeted audience with your design. Based off of previous studies, users can judge your website in as little as 50 milliseconds! [...]
New Atlantic BT Website Launches
23 Apr , 2009
If this is your first time dropping by our humble abode you might not notice any of the changes we’ve made to the site; if you’ve come here before, then you’re probably noticing quite a few changes, first and foremost the fresh new look. The good news is, the site isn’t just pretty, it’s actually [...]