Web Designs

Lounge Lizard Website

Lounge Lizard began in 1998 as a web design and marketing agency that has a goal to create interactive and engaging web designs in a very creative and unique way. (as described by the "about us" section of the website listed above). They use a variety of different systems to achieve the experience of viewing their website designs.

Personally, I enjoyed the experience that Lounge Lizard provided me and it easily is one of my favorite deisgns.The  information was not necessarily interesting per say; however, the presentation was so visually stimulating, that I found myself unable to break away from the web page for quite some time. Thus, the strategy to communicate ideas was very successful in that the style seems so novel and therefore very engaging. The only thing that I felt might be problematic was the fact that the visual elements occasionally became distracting- and my focus shifted from the text information to the surrounding visual information. For the purpose of the consumer/audience, however, this would best suit a company that might be providing services of entertainment. The web designs are incredibly entertaining and I could see those types of designs being featured on hotel, catering, and amusement park websites. I would want to go to an amusement park if their web page looked like Lounge Lizards.


Built With Momentum Web Designs

The web designs created by Built With Momentum use a different communication strategy than Lounge Lizard's designs. However, the organization of the material and information is incredibly successful. I didn't feel lost at all when going through the different parts of the website. In addition, the simplicity of the website was key. The visual graphics were meant to be neutral- so that the information was the primary focus of the viewer. Unlike Lounge Lizard, I wasn't distracted by the surrounding visual elements. In my opinion, this type of design would be great for any type of company that is meant for a wide variety of audience.

3D Tour Of Paris France

This website is really neat- it's very interactive and as long as your internet and computer are up to speed, you're good to go. I felt that I was a part of the city for the time that I went through this site. It begins from an aerial view and "swoops" into the buildings of Paris as if the viewer had a bird eye's view. I feel that this kind of website would be AMAZING for learning purposes in which it already does provide the viewer with knowledge regarding the history of Paris.

Here are a couple of other very fun and unique web designs that I enjoyed going through:

This link is very interactive- almost like a computer game. It felt like you were entering another world.

Ramayana by google

This web page is kind of confusing at first- but it is really well done after you spend some time delving into the webpage.

Green Colorize

Getting Lost in North Woods at Night= Terrifying

So, I decided to "get lost" in north woods--- at night. I went with one other friend who knew the woods ( I did not). What can I say about this experience except pure terror and disorientation? Not only did I not know any of my surroundings- as it was VERY dark and we were limited to a small beam of light pointed ahead of us- but, during the experience, a person and a dog were stalking us!! Every time we would look back with the beam of light, the person ducked, and the only thing we saw were a pair of creepy glowing eyes of the dog that would occasionally bark. So- getting lost provided me with quite the adrenaline rush. I kind of enjoyed it.... I have a couple of not-that-great pictures of the adventure. Though, I feel that they look as disoriented as I felt.

And across a swamp we went!

I don't know what goes on in North woods- but there was one point that candles were just hanging from trees. It was weird and it put me on edge. 

That was about the amount of light available ^^ so not only was I lost- I had no ability to see what was around me (only what was straight in front of me)

My friend leading the way! 

Image that was very disorienting- I was moving pretty fast at this point as we were clearly aware we were being stalked by something behind us. (SHEER TERROR)

So, those are the best pictures I acquired. Feeling lost does not feel good- at all. I've taken for granted the securities that I have with familiarities. Feeling lost feels kind of like a whirlwind of confusion and discomfort. The best word I could use to describe the experience is disorienting. I would do it again though, because it definitely brought me out of my comfort zone and into something fun and exciting. 

Reading: Section 15

"the electronic age redefines public as composite of privates"

The example of being in a plane under the will of the pilot or plane's comtrol is an interesting thought. In today's world, more than ever, people are depended on the will of another on a daily basis. The electronic age does just that- by turning tangible space into abstract space and by turning space into time---"takes control out of your hands and puts it in the will of another." The section goes on to discuss the isolation that exists within entities- and in this isolation exists a controlled microenvironment. For example, one person in government may have access to all of America's information. For others, the exploration of the world is more accessible and exchangeable than ever before-- and this ultimately effects the control it possesses over our own lives.

--Reference "Public Space in a Private Time" by Vito Acconci