Discussion of web sites from our class
Virgin America- Goal of the site: Book flights
- Sign in: Yes, to book one; no if just looking
- Target: https://www.virginamerica.com
- What do you like about it: Simplistic, color scheme, use white space, consistent throughout the site
- What could be better: photos of destinations
- What is bad: nothing
- Describe the design: Responsive
- Devices: Mobile friendly
- How and when is it used: Planning a trip
myMiami- Goal of the site: Inform Students and Staff, events, links to other sources
- Sign in: Yes
- Target: https://mymiami.miamioh.edu
- What do you like about it: Direct link to Canvas, email, and others; icons
- What could be better: More interesting design, add responsive design, more Miami colors, new/rotating top images, favorites, 3 columns-better space management
- What is bad: Boring font, houndstooth, it doesn't use responsive design
- Describe the design: Not mobile friendly at all
- Devices: Not mobile friendly at all
- How and when is it used: Daily to access email, look at course list
reddit- Goal of the site: Entertainment
- Sign in: Not required but you can login
- Target: https://www.reddit.com/
- What do you like about it: Functional, memes, tons of content
- What could be better: Prettier (add color), inconsistent color scheme
- What is bad: ads
- Describe the design: Separate app for the phone
- Devices: Separate app for the phone
- How and when is it used: Leisure