That Corporate Look?

[swestrup]

Its been obvious for some time now that pooq desperately needs a redesigned website. The only question in my mind is what look to go for. I think I want something that looks fluid, understated and corporate, but I've yet to find much of anything resembling that on the web. Does anyone have any favorite corporate websites (from a design standpoint)? If so, I'd love to hear about it.

Comments

[hendrikboom.livejournal.com]

The background for the links in the sidebar should be the same as the background for the sidebar (except perhaps during a rollover). The links there that point nowhere should probably be absent, For the main panel, I'd prefer light foreground on a dark background.

[dmckilli.livejournal.com]

Umm, Google? ;-) ;-) More seriously, have a long look at Jakob Nielsen's web site (useit.com). Not because it's a good example for what you want to do, but he has been critiquing web site design from a usability perspective for many, many years, so you will find lots of information on what works and doesn't for people trying to *use* your website. Terrific resource!

[swestrup]

Yeah, I know about the useit.com site. I disagree with much on it. Besides, usability is not my problem, aesthetics is. Left to myself I would produce a completely usable website, that nevertheless looked hideous.

[designergirl.livejournal.com]

Try this website to get some ideas - www.templatemonster.com