Blog Week 3 Post 1

 The two websites that I thought were poorly designed and had issues were Gate Openers Gate Operators Driveway Gates Wrought Iron Aluminum Gates (gatesnfences.com) and Atari - Best Electronics Home (best-electronics-ca.com). Starting with the Gate openers page. There is too much going on the website and no focal point. Everything is just thrown onto the page. The hierarchy and typography does not have breakdowns of the content. Nothing stands out and the fonts have too many different sizes. The company's headlines are not captivating as a visitor. The ease of use is also complicated. Too many navigation tabs on the main page. 

Best electronics website doesn't really capture my attention and does not interest me in learning about what they have to offer. The concept and contrast is not appealing. Here you have the flashing " Atari" in multi colors and the bold headline. As you scroll down, the history of the company is mentioned. An improvement,  I'd do is breaking down into sections and add some graphics here and there and to make it look enticing. For example, adding a picture of the Atari console or some nostalgic games from back in the day. In conclusion I would suggest they both redo their website and perhaps hire someone to do it. Something simple, clean, and straight to the point. These changes might help drive sales and get more recognition from targeted audiences. 

    I found two websites that did really well in regards to being easy to use and well designed. The first one I really liked was Headhunter Hairstyling | Pensacola, FL. The contrasting colors and the content automatically caught my attention. The hairbrush which symbolizes that it's a hair salon and the colors in the background contrasts with the brush. The proximity of the brush and headline was a great way to attract visitors. The navigation on the site was a piece of cake! Booking services was just a click away. If you're interested on the history of the salon, there's a brief section for that and the option to read more. Overall, it was eye catching and simple which makes visitors not feel overwhelmed. 

Apple was another website I personally thought executed all criteria's in web design, branding, and aesthetics. I mean why wouldn't they? It's freaking Apple. From the moment you enter the website, the  background color and the galactic theme was compelling enough to scroll through, making the concept and contrast easy to understand. The repetition of the Apple logo on the site keeps me engaged and wanting to learn more about upcoming products. Comprehensively, Apple knows exactly what they're doing to stay relevant. The website is easy to navigate, read through, and understand. 

To conclude what I have learned regarding the impact and that the design and aesthetics made on me was I'm more of a concept and contrast along with easy navigation viewer. I'm drawn to colors, minor graphics, and easy scrolls. Generally, all the imperative is essential when it comes to a website design and more. Overall, I fell simplicity is best. With overwhelming fonts and too much content in one page, it loses the audience's attention. 

Part 2B Names I commented on:

1. Spencer

2. Riley

3. Emmanuel