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Re: New OtR site suggestions...
Amy wrote:
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> Dan Temmesfeld wrote:
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> > At 10:05 AM 5/17/99 -0400, Dave Cousineau wrote:
> > >However, a good designer can make a graphic file so small that it
> > >downloads almost as quickly as text.
> >
> > erroneous thought pattern. MOST web designers are *not* good designers.
> > 'nuff said...
>
> true. I know that. and it's hard to make a small graphic that still looks
> good. I am serious. I have tried. yes, it's possible if you have all the right
> programs. but for those without the resources...
My point about both graphics AND frames rely on the phrase "a good
designer." Web design isn't brain surgery, but there are some simple
things to be concious of when you're putting together a site. A good
designer watches out for those things and constructs them correctly into
his/her site.
My assumption/hope is that the person(s) putting together the new OTR
site knows what they're doing and will create an efficient site. I
wouldn't want anyone "without the resources" doing a website for me,
anymore than I'd want someone fixing my car not to have a wrench ;)
> > that not the issue. the issue (to me), is that frames suck (for the most
> > part). why not put a small text menu on every page?
>
> actually, I do agree with you. for someone going on a slower phone line it
> makes a difference. (or modem, but I have a decent modem) I always switch to
> no frames when I have an option. although I like frames I like the small text
> menu OR a graphic bar.. to me it gives the same effect and looks just as nice.
> Another problem I have with frames is I can never see the all the page with
> frames and that drives me crazy.
Again, a good designer will make sure that everything fits. A good
designer doesn't create a site for people with 21" monitors with
1024x768 resolution. Unfortunately, a good site needs to be "dumbed
down" to work for 800x600 res. (if not 640x480).
I agree that there are far more badly designed pages with frames than
good ones, but it's not the frames' fault, it's the designer's! I still
contend that a well put together site with frames is no better or worse
than one without.
dave
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