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I've seen the future, and it's - meh
by loiswakeman @ 08 Aug. 2007 - 17:38:12

"... see the future of web design and development.

Both web designers and developers combine at Mix:UK 07 to share valuable insight into new technologies and learn how to create inspiring online experiences. Mix:UK 07 also has a special focus on video and rich media, the web, interactive experiences, Web 2.0, Silverlight and Live Services.

Choose from 36 sessions delivered by some of the world's most inspirational designers and developers. These include Scott Guthrie, George Moore (Microsoft), Beau Ambur (Metaliq), Hoss Gifford (Third Eye Design and Flammable Jam), Jim McNiven (Kerb), Andy Hood (AKQA), Jason Arber (Pixel Surgeon), Paul Dawson (Conchango), Pete Barr-Watson (Microsoft) and Hugh MacLeod (Gaping Void). " - from a Microsoft e-newsletter

All you need to know about bleeding edge web design is encapsulated in the names of those companies - don't you think? Gaping void just about sums it up. I'd rather be informed and educated than inspired (or quite possibly frustrated) - but I'm an old fart, so what do I know?

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LissaTLissaT pro
08/08/07 @ 19:13

Information (sources clearly referenced), clear illustrations, a title page which provides sensible shortcuts to the information I actually need, clear feedback system, regular updates, quick snd accurate without fancy stuff using up loads of memory and slowing down the pages I want, no pop-ups and no advertising . . . I think that covers what I want in web design. I suspect that it is not what web designers want to give us.

UsksiderUsksider pro
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08/08/07 @ 20:08

It's all a bit of a minefield isn't it?

Good web design is not that difficult to achieve, so why do so many companies fail to get it right? But then I'm an old fart too who obviously knows nothing either...

deleted user [Visitor]

08/08/07 @ 20:32

'inspiring online experiences' - not had one of those. Sounds more like a place to flog old technolgies dressed up in new clothes. Oh here comes the Emperor Bill Gates now ...

MrFlightyMrFlighty [Member]
08/08/07 @ 22:12

'Keep it simple' is something they either don't know or don't want to know!
Good web design is something I don't see very often.

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