Comments on: Bad Design Vs Good Design: What You Should Be Doing (Part 1)

By: I saw that!

I saw that! — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:36:58 +0000

tom: no haha smiley face..at the kanye comment and nice refresher article it was actually just what i was looking for.

designhobo: the comment about kanyes fans was, to quote you, “not that smart”, its not like he sat down and designed the thing himself…i dont even like kanye but your comment? if it has to come out your mouth , then you should back away from the hateraid…tsk tsk.

By: Orfebre Martín

Orfebre Martín — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:00:31 +0000

As a designer, function is number one in my books. Simple, clean and easy to use is what gets return visitor

By: Aidan

Aidan — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:28:53 +0000

Nice analysis! But I don’t think there is a definite wrong or right in web design. Sometime what we see and how it actually works might be different. A ugly design might be converting as well.

I’m looking forward to seeing other part of the series. Thanks for sharing.

By: Pink Lotus Media

Pink Lotus Media — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:31:02 +0000

Excellent read! It’s nice to see the comparisons. As a designer, function is number one in my books. Simple, clean and easy to use is what gets return visitors. You don’t necessarily need a template to do so. I love the creative headers at WDL and WDW, they draw the eye in and capture attention. Looking forward to part 2!

By: Web Designer Chris

Web Designer Chris — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:15:54 +0000

Good to see the examples… even though good design obviously looks good, what really matters is how well it achieves its objectives and appeals to its target audience (eg: generates sales, converts leads, provides information etc..)

By: jeprie

jeprie — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:52:10 +0000

Great post. This comparison helps us understand your point. But, the last one, custom theme??? Hate to admit it, but you’re right. Too bad i don’t have budget for that.

By: Federico Capoano

Federico Capoano — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:38:59 +0000

I think this article is a bit presumptuous:

even if the concepts presented are interesting points to improve someone’s skills, the way in which you say this is wrong and this is right makes me almost laugh from one side and puts me in a doubtful state of mind on the other.
I think the separation between wrong and right is too net.

Also, the comparation between some websites are not really appropiate from my point of view.

I would like to say also that even if I agree on the last point about templates, I really believe you can’t say that’s necessarily always wrong. That depends on the point of views and in some case that can be really a good start, imagine a talented writer that doesn’t have the budget for a custom design and wants to start a blog. Choosing a template then is the right and only choice.

By: Peach

Peach — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:54:31 +0000

Great read. Looking forward to part 2. Examples are essential in this kind of post and you nailed it.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:42:26 +0000

Great post, it’s very helpful seeing examples of each topic done right and wrong for comparison. Looking forward to part 2!

By: Roei - CPO.co.il

Roei - CPO.co.il — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:31:01 +0000

Real nice article, very helpful.
like the part about branding, really helped me today thanks.