Without doing any research I figured that I would give web design and usability a few thoughts...Where to begin? Maybe start with just the words and what they make me think of: web=internet, design=fashion/interior, usability=how usable(sad, but that is all I have). I was thinking that this got me nowhere but not so much...seems like design and usability are very open to opinion How usable or how well the design of something is really depends on person. So how can we define opinion(this is the answer that I hope to find)? For now I'll stick with what I think web design & usability is...
When I hear web design and usability I immediately think of designing a web site...colors, layout, buttons, functions, and the application developer in me cannot help but think of the code that creates all of these things. Good web design is about simplicity. I'm not saying leave the flash and other media out(I would consider that to be 'Rich' content), I'm saying that a web site, if it were a decor / furniture type, I would say modern. Simple, clean lines, some well placed flair, and only the necessary functionality built in. I was thinking of listing a few websites(good and bad) to give a better understanding of my ideas behind good and bad web design but I'm not really seeing the benefits. Instead, I'll just say that I am a fan of the way Apple does user interfaces, both mobile and non. Nooo, I'm not the Apple guy, in fact I feel like I'm the only person with a 'Mac'(ok, I was an early iPhone guy). I'm just saying the sleek sexy design that Apple has become to be known for is my preference.
While I do believe that web design and usability are a matter of opinion, many people seems to have similar opinions. Tailoring your design for mass appeal while being different enough to catch the eye is a tricky process and an interesting one...
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