Re: FLASH: Site Check: (Can you spare a moment?)

[alex]

Flattery maybe, but what about professionalism and originality, imitation

doesn't necessarily cover that.  Shouldn't there be some level of

artistic pride when we stand up to clients who disrespect designers and

artists by just asking them to create a reproduction of someone else's

work?  Where is the creative side of this list that addresses new

flash designs and uses?

a.

>Well they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...

> client probably said
> "make mine look like theirs"

>Yes, there is that.
>Client takes the fall, artist off the hook.

Brian wrote:

> > Does anyone think that this site looks awfully similar to
> > http://www.lundstromarch.com (SSOD July, 1998)?
> >
> > Just wondering.
> > a.
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hey Flashers,
> > >
> > > Could I get some constructive criticism or a pat on
> > > the back for the site below:
> > >
> > > Client: Monighan + Associates Architects
> > > http://www.monighan.com/dynamic/

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