Week 9

The course readings are complete! I really, really, really liked the MacDonald book and would definitely recommend it to a friend. I will also absolutely keep it for future reference in web design. Great text.

This week's web reviews:

Website 1: http://www.flashvista.com/

This site offers several flash web sites. Not the fanciest or prettiest site. Crowded and complicated. I like the way the topics are organized. Makes searching easy.

Website 2: http://flashexplained.com/design/creating-a-cool-hi-tech-draggable-floating-menu/

Flash tutorials. Very useful. Explains how to make a floating menu.

Website 3: http://www.sitepal.com/

Flash avatars? This is a really cool idea, especially in web design for libraries. This makes websites usable for patrons with disabilities because the voice guidelines from the avatar can help make navigating the page useful. Great idea.

Website 4: http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/

Adobe's Flash site. It shows what Flash is meant to do, and advertises the product. Gotta love Adobe.

Website 5: http://www.erain.com/Products/swift3d/

Another animation software. I would probably still use Flash, because I trust Adobe.

Website 6: http://www.swishzone.com/index.php

This site has some really cool templates.

Website 7: http://www.hotscripts.com/

This site also has templates and a great discussion forum which offers answers to questions web designers may face.

Website 8: http://www.soundstageav.com/mastersonaudio/20050201.htm

MP3 information.

Website 9: http://musicovery.com/

This is a cool site. It organizes music based on mood. Interesting substitute for Pandora.

Website 10: http://www.pandora.com/

Ahhh...Pandora! I love Pandora! I listen to it at work all the time. What a brilliant idea! It takes the info you give about music you like and suggests other music for FREE! Love it!