Our last post highlighted some trends in Web design for 2011. We continue that here.
Adventurous Domain Names—The common .com is going out of style. Look for more creative addresses like .me which is becoming more common for blogs or portfolios or .us for business pages.
Adventurous Domain Names—The common .com is going out of style. Look for more creative addresses like .me which is becoming more common for blogs or portfolios or .us for business pages.
Quick Response Codes—You may have noticed these appearing on business cards, ads, billboards, etc. This is one trend that has a multitude of uses and doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon. Here are some cool uses for a QR code:
- Put a QR code on the back of your business card so people can easily visit your Web site.
- Place a QR code on ads or store fronts so that smartphone users can access special offers, coupons or giveaways.
- Use QR codes on T-shirts so you can be a walking promotion for whatever it is you are wanting to promote.
- QR codes can also be used to make phone calls or send texts when scanned. Think of all the possibilities with this one!
Thumbnail Design—Thanks to Google's new thumbnail browsing you no longer have to click through to see the contents of a Web site, so expect your site to be judged based on a thumbnail as users become more acquainted with this new way of browsing. This poses a problem for Flash sites because that part of your design will not display in the preview.
Constant Connection / Life Stream—In our quest to make the internet more personable, we have taken to sharing all aspects of our lives online. Expect to see more integrated live feeds on Web sites such as the site below.
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