Review #2

Browsing through these single page websites Denis Smirnov’s was the one that caught my eye. The geometric design of simple architecture that gave the page depth drew me in. Then once I got to the actual website I realized that the architecture built itself as the page scrolled with it which has kept me interested for countless loops.
The page itself gives off an inside a computer vibe. It does this because it uses four basic colors red, blue, black and white. The black give a background that allows the red and blue building of architecture pop and give depth. There are also times when the color gets filled in and there are sheets of pure blue or red which catches the eye. The white is then used for the information he provided.
The information is all presented in the middle of the page left aligned and we aren’t able to scroll. The background does that for us or at least gives that illusion. The text itself is simple his name is the largest and then it gives three professional credentials in an ordered list. Below that he has icons that lead to his other pages such as Facebook, Twitter, Email and bittalk forum. When these icons are hovered over they light up as well.
In my opinion this site is well constructed because of the simplicity of use. The user does not have to do anything but read what is presented, which is enough to judge if one is interested or not, and follow the links which open in new tabs. The background is also simple but intriguing to watch as it grows and takes one on a short journey.

Charles Stockhausen

Review 1

I chose to review the website RocketJump which is a production company I’ve been following for a while.  Their simple layout of a montage at the top of all their work followed by a second section of their current shows is nice and lets the viewer see all they have to offer on one page.

The adding of a news reel, specified for them, is also nice so that we can keep up to date with their projects without going to external sites.  The only problem I have is with the title card where it says what they do TV, podcasts, livestreams and behind the scenes.  These look like the buttons to navigate the website however these are actually located at the very top.  The colors of red and grey are also tacky but that’s the company logos so I can’t say much there.

They also clearly present every button, even those at the very top  because they are always the top of your screen as you scroll.  There are no drop down menus either which can easily get annoying for some.  Then they replaced the about section for a who are we which I see as more personal.

-Charles Stockhausen