TeacherXpress.com is most certainly an example of a Web site with poor design. The site fails at satisfying the simplicity that is needed to create a successful site. There is too much text that is small and close together, making it difficult for the viewer to read, let alone use. The page is very long, requiring several scrolls to get to the bottom of the page. And the entire page is boring! There are no graphics; it is simply a repititous pattern of purple and orange boxes containing way too much text. A viewer who came upon this site would not stay for very long-the purpose of the site is a mystery.
National Geographic's Web page would qualify as a site with sound design. The site is easy to read and is easy on the eyes, using neutral, but certainly not lacking, colors. The site also looks unified, is simple, and short (there is not much scrolling involved). Navigation bars on the left and top of the page are helpful in guiding viewers to more information. New postings to the site are found on the main page.
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