Comments for Wesleyan University Web Updates Blog http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu Community updates on the project to redesign and implement the new Wesleyan web site. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:59:55 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on New site rollout begins tomorrow by Pat Tully, interim University Librarian http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2009/11/11/rollout-begins-tomorrow/comment-page-1/#comment-17698 Pat Tully, interim University Librarian Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:59:55 +0000 http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/?p=143#comment-17698 I know that the home page is directed at prospective students and donors, but I'm concerned that there is no link to the library's web site on the page, unless you click on the Show navigation bar arrow, where a Library link is under About. (Thanks to Mark Bailey for pointing out the link; I was looking under Academics and so missed the link completely.) I understand that the library web page is one of the most frequently used of all Wesleyan's pages; this justifies, I think, either putting a link on the home page itself, or under Academics. I know that the home page is directed at prospective students and donors, but I’m concerned that there is no link to the library’s web site on the page, unless you click on the Show navigation bar arrow, where a Library link is under About. (Thanks to Mark Bailey for pointing out the link; I was looking under Academics and so missed the link completely.)
I understand that the library web page is one of the most frequently used of all Wesleyan’s pages; this justifies, I think, either putting a link on the home page itself, or under Academics.

]]> Comment on Survey results by Student http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2009/05/27/survey-results/comment-page-1/#comment-9810 Student Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:32:22 +0000 http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/?p=135#comment-9810 I assume you all have seen the proposed design for Middlebury College's new website? http://blogs.middlebury.edu/webredo/ It's beautiful, and, dare I say, quite a bit more "innovative" than any of the designs posted here... without copying them, can we think along these lines when designing Wes' new site? I assume you all have seen the proposed design for Middlebury College’s new website?
http://blogs.middlebury.edu/webredo/
It’s beautiful, and, dare I say, quite a bit more “innovative” than any of the designs posted here… without copying them, can we think along these lines when designing Wes’ new site?

]]> Comment on Survey results by sarah http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2009/05/27/survey-results/comment-page-1/#comment-4792 sarah Wed, 27 May 2009 21:50:28 +0000 http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/?p=135#comment-4792 I was looking for a list of majors you have at wesleyan and could not find it. I also can't find how much tuition is. I believe these are two simple and much needed points that need to be addressed. I was looking for a list of majors you have at wesleyan and could not find it.

I also can’t find how much tuition is. I believe these are two simple and much needed points that need to be addressed.

]]> Comment on Web re-design discussion by Muzz Molina'43 http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2009/03/04/web-re-design-discussion/comment-page-1/#comment-4451 Muzz Molina'43 Fri, 22 May 2009 20:20:30 +0000 http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/?p=34#comment-4451 When returning to campus what do alyumni want to know if they aee driving: (1) Campus driver's map (2) Parking lots & location (3) Alternate means of of travel,i.e. "jitney,etc." Thanks, Muzz Molina When returning to campus what do alyumni want to know if they aee driving: (1) Campus driver’s map
(2) Parking lots & location
(3) Alternate means of of travel,i.e. “jitney,etc.”

Thanks, Muzz Molina

]]> Comment on Last day to take the survey! by prospective parent http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2009/05/05/last-day-to-take-the-survey/comment-page-1/#comment-3983 prospective parent Fri, 15 May 2009 21:03:18 +0000 http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/?p=103#comment-3983 Need to make a printable campus map that is easy to print and easy to read on regular size paper. Need to make a printable campus map that is easy to print and easy to read on regular size paper.

]]> Comment on Web Page Design Concepts Critique by Anonymous http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2009/04/15/web-page-design-concepts-critique/comment-page-1/#comment-3893 Anonymous Thu, 14 May 2009 14:18:52 +0000 http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/?p=96#comment-3893 Agree that concept A is the most eye catching; however be careful not to be overly focused on how the site looks as opposed to how easy it is to use and to find the information you are communicating. Concept A will need a fair amount of work before it can be made into a usable, workable web site. Also don't forget to consider issues of accessibility for impaired users! Well done on some wonderful design concepts. Agree that concept A is the most eye catching; however be careful not to be overly focused on how the site looks as opposed to how easy it is to use and to find the information you are communicating.
Concept A will need a fair amount of work before it can be made into a usable, workable web site. Also don’t forget to consider issues of accessibility for impaired users! Well done on some wonderful design concepts.

]]> Comment on Web Page Design Concepts Critique by Leslie http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2009/04/15/web-page-design-concepts-critique/comment-page-1/#comment-3735 Leslie Tue, 12 May 2009 17:21:57 +0000 http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/?p=96#comment-3735 I work for a web design company in Louisville, KY called blackstonemedia.net. Although I am not a designer, I am user and I know what makes sense when I see it. I looked at all three of the designs in question and I also really like the bold and dramatic look that (A) has; however it has quite a few issues. The fact that my eyes are swept all over the page is the most obvious. I have read all the other posts and, like a few others, feel like (A) could be great with work, but in the end I really like the look, feel, and functionality of (C). This concept has a very good balance I work for a web design company in Louisville, KY called blackstonemedia.net. Although I am not a designer, I am user and I know what makes sense when I see it. I looked at all three of the designs in question and I also really like the bold and dramatic look that (A) has; however it has quite a few issues. The fact that my eyes are swept all over the page is the most obvious. I have read all the other posts and, like a few others, feel like (A) could be great with work, but in the end I really like the look, feel, and functionality of (C). This concept has a very good balance

]]> Comment on Who We Are by Andy Smith http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/who-we-are/comment-page-1/#comment-3355 Andy Smith Fri, 08 May 2009 12:22:24 +0000 http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/?page_id=20#comment-3355 I am amazed at the size of this advisory group. We (Tyndale University College & Seminary - www.tyndale.ca) are going through a similar process and have a "steering committee" of about 10. There is no way I can keep all of them happy either. I would love to know how well the group has been working for you. BTW - while we did use a lot of students during the research process we do not have any sitting on our committee. I am amazed at the size of this advisory group. We (Tyndale University College & Seminary – http://www.tyndale.ca) are going through a similar process and have a “steering committee” of about 10. There is no way I can keep all of them happy either. I would love to know how well the group has been working for you.

BTW – while we did use a lot of students during the research process we do not have any sitting on our committee.

]]> Comment on Web Page Design Concepts Critique by Parent http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2009/04/15/web-page-design-concepts-critique/comment-page-1/#comment-2926 Parent Mon, 04 May 2009 01:13:33 +0000 http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/?p=96#comment-2926 Concept C looks the best to me. Visually very appealing, very clear, and easy to navigate. It gets my vote. Concept C looks the best to me. Visually very appealing, very clear, and easy to navigate. It gets my vote.

]]> Comment on Web Page Design Concepts Critique by Melissa Slattery http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2009/04/15/web-page-design-concepts-critique/comment-page-1/#comment-2902 Melissa Slattery Sun, 03 May 2009 18:48:39 +0000 http://webredesign.blogs.wesleyan.edu/?p=96#comment-2902 Concept A is the most innovative design. I just did the survey and opened a new window to try to find a great college website. Most look like your "C" prototype. And are very boring. They push the viewer back, they are deflective. Cooper Union's website is less cookie cutter, as one would expect. But, I think, not as good as "A." Concept "A" pulled me right in. I want to explore this site. The design conveys an appreciation of detail and nuance instantly. Isn't that Wesleyan's core strength? Concept A is the most innovative design.
I just did the survey and opened a new window to try to find a great college website. Most look like your “C” prototype. And are very boring. They push the viewer back, they are deflective. Cooper Union’s website is less cookie cutter, as one would expect. But, I think, not as good as “A.”

Concept “A” pulled me right in. I want to explore this site.
The design conveys an appreciation of detail and nuance instantly.
Isn’t that Wesleyan’s core strength?

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