Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Week #8 - thing #16 Explore Web 2.0 award site

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So I checked out www.etsy.com. I have actually been to this site before, as recommended by my artsy & conscientious friends.

First of all, I love their mission and vision. It brings me back to my art major roots. Back to the days when I thought I could make a living from my art and not sell out to commercialism.

Second, the site is visually appealing. Great use of color but I would expect nothing less... it is created by artists, about artists, for artists, etc.

It is simple and clean, in a good way. Good use of positive and negative space. You can maneuver easily around the site. Makes for easy shopping, which is every website's goal, whether literally or figuratively.

And who doesn't like pictures?

They deserved to win an award. Go etsy!!

To transfer this format to a library website would be quite beneficial. Simple and easy to get around. User-friendly. Find the info you're looking for quickly.

Easy, stress-free shopping for whatever information you need is key to a good website.
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