Re: the Nielsen book (was: Modern Contemporary Web Site)

I apologize for not making it clear in my posting that useit.com IS Nielson's 
site, and you can read his articles and purchase his book there.

His website is a scream, in a way.  He admits to having no pretensions to 
graphic design skills, and recommends that folks hire a professional designer 
as well as a usability expert to design commercial sites.  But his lack of 
artistic talent only showcases what he trying to say: despite the homemade 
appearance of his site, it WORKS.  It is easy to navigate and to understand.  
You get in and out easily.

A second reason for buying his book is that it gives you ammunition for 
arguments with your customer about your proposed design.  You may need a few 
statistics when arguing with customer about why her picture, which does not 
hide a link or convey info, should not be  positioned on the site's prime 
real estate.

And usability requirements do strongly influence design in many ways.  It 
limits your palette, so to speak, and keeps you focussed.

Regards
MZ

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