Introduction to Multimedia (Fall 2004)

14 October 2004

Site Design & Navigation

Most web pages don't stand alone--they're part of a larger site. We'll discuss design issues for sites versus pages, focusing on navigation issues.

We'll discuss HTML frames as a navigation tool, including the disadvantages of that approach. We'll also talk about advanced techniques for consistent navigation, approaches that are covered in more detail in the advanced web design courses.

Organizational Schemas: In-Class Exercise

Find examples of each of the following types of organizational schemes, and provide links to each (you can use basic HTML in your comment in order to make the link clickable):

  • Topic
  • Task Orientation
  • Corporate Organization
  • Audience
  • Metaphorical

Readings for Site Design & Navigation

Chapter 15 of the XHTML Book. (Frames)