RE: UKNM: Flash

[David Jacobs]

The sorts of things cited are instances of poor design. One of the biggest

advantages of Flash is the capability for much SMALLER file sizes, and

therefore shorter downloads. Those who abuse the technology should not be

taken as its representatives. I only commit half of those sins at

itverge.com. ; )


Most sites should not have an extensively Flash animated interface. From a

marketing angle, stuff should only fly around if a certain sense of energy

or "wow-ness" is part of the message. Much calmer uses can still be

appropriate even in the stuffiest corporate sites. For instance, onMouseOver

changes are good UI design, and can be accomplished with MUCH smaller file

sizes in Flash. This is an example of a restrained use that is appropriate.


Don't blame the technology when the technologists are at fault. Instead,

say: "I really hate badly designed Flash sites that waste my time with

pointless, arbitrarily animation, without consideration for download time."

See, isn't that diplomatic? : )


David Jacobs

Web Developer

Skywalker Communications

http://www.skywalker.com

http://www.itverge.com


Phone: 636.272.8025 x167


> -----Original Message-----

>

From: Billy Hasirci [SMTP:billypopcorn [dot] co [dot] uk]

> Sent:	Tuesday, April 04, 2000 1:02 PM

>

To: 'uk-netmarketingchinwag [dot] com'

> Subject:	RE: UKNM: Flash

>

> There's a little game I like to play: basically you have to find a site

> which uses flash as a main functional tool and bet how many days will pass

> before they redesign in HTML. I'm going to start a campaign, 'keep flash

> out

> the nav'. Call me old fashioned.

> Billy


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