May 23, 2008
Web Design
Transparent borders
Greg Story is credited as the designer of the Today page on msnbc.com so I will attribute this technique to him. What I am pointing to is how he uses a transparent border to surround and transition between the menu and main content areas and the background. Revealing what is behind an image adds a sense of depth and an air of delicacy.
Yes, I'm pointing to the obvious. I do so because I believe to truly understand a particular design structure, you need to identify and examine the details. Looking back, many of the most useful lessons I have learned were communicated by someone showing or describing something others considered too obvious to mention.
Hi,
I usually love your links . . . but I don't like the Today's Web site -- at all. It's distracting. Sorry.
Posted by: paige | May 23, 2008 12:21 PM
Goodness, don't be sorry. Constructive criticism is always encouraged and welcome here...
Posted by: Chuck Green | May 23, 2008 4:27 PM