the class-o-matic

the great web page debate of 2009 - recently, our
design students have commented on how poorly our web
site design compares with other, comparable colleges'
web sites. (especially Dawson's site above)

I'd like to know what you think .. , visit the sites linked
below, and consider the design and compare the sites.

Does each site design articulate the personality and values of the
representative institution in a creative, interesting and efficient
way ? If so how, and if not why ?

Consider the often "complicated" relationship between data
and design, between functionality and aesthetics.

It can be very difficult to find a balance between the two,
wherein both needs are met. Informatics, traditionally the
design and presentation of information, is an evolving practise,
which has become more and more commonly a part in a designers
sphere of activity.

Are some sites better than others ? If so, how ? What has the
designer done to ensure that the school is seen in its best
and most irresistible light ?

What needs to be done to improve the design ? Remember,
the designer, presumably, doesn't have a lot of time for upkeep,
or a big budget. It's probably a one person job, hampered by
the slow grinding glacial nature of committees.

That's the challenge, how do you work within those constraints ?
What advice or criticism would you give ? Hold your comments
until class please.

























http://www.cvm.qc.ca/Pages/index.aspx

http://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/

http://www.marianopolis.edu/

http://www.johnabbott.qc.ca/

http://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/