The analogy that Marcotte used in his article to explain the concept of a responsive web design that reacts and adjusts to the “ebb and flow of thing”, similar to a responsive smart building, was fantastic. It allowed me to gain a deeper understanding into design problems of today, and the solutions that will be created in the future. If the real brick and mortar world of architectural design can create responsive buildings that sense and react to interaction, there is no reason that the concept cannot translate into the digital world.
Call me boring….My favorite website is Amazon, due to the
fact that it is easy to navigate and the services allow me to order just about
anything, seamlessly, at a great price with a click of a button. The site is indeed responsive. Although there
are numerous fantastic companies out there offering quality goods and services on-line, some sites
are less than desirable. If a site is unresponsive or difficult to navigate….I
leave – quickly! www.amazon.com
Certainly internet users have their own parameters relating
to sites that they “hate”. Websites that are confusing and unintuitive certainly
would make my website “hate” list. Sites that make using services downright difficult,
if not impossible would be on my list. The DMV (California) could be one of the
worst sites that I have ever encountered….difficult password word requirements,
redundant, unresponsive, time consuming – horrible! Unfortunately when I used
the site yesterday, I spent almost an hour accomplishing nothing prior to
leaving the site – quickly (and frustrated).
Typically I use the internet to research and accomplish
tasks. Putting aside listening to music or watching a movie, I do not typically
use the internet entertainment. Recently I discovered a fun website that allows
the user to create cool electronic beat music – simply by clicking on a few
boxes.
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