riai website
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I read in the August issue of the Irish Architect’ that they intend adding new features to the site. Tow things occur to me: a) they’re going to copy ideas from Archeire.com and b) how will they maintain it. Archeire.com works because Paul is afaik heavily involved in the Internet industry and thus has the capability.
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Am very disappointed myself, again the same flaws that has always afflicted the RIAI sites: broken links – had trouble getting back to homepage from various pages; terrible design – those colours are woeful and there’s too many of them. I hope they didnt pay too much.
I work as an Internet developer for a living and I can see so many holes regarding search engine placement, poor quality freebie scripts (the site search is awful) etc – broken discussion… a banner ad on the homepage that is clearly stretched…
i’ll be interested in hearing John White’s opinion of the design as a designer and artist
if the riai would like me to come in and audit the site, they know where to find me…
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MG,
to post a statement without any back-up, leads me to the conclusion that you have a personel problem with the RIAI and will attack whenever you can, this being an example. Just because it does not look like a TombRaider site and does not have nice colours does not make it a bad website. All the information required is there for members to use. I was wondering could you go into more detail about the problems with the web site rather than just stupid personel gripes.
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I had a look at the website to see what all the fuss was about and I was expecting something really garish and well….it’s not that bad. The colours are quite jazzy but they do clash I suppose. Maybe one would’nt associate such colours with architecture I suppose…grey would come to mind but if you consider the colour of the Project Arts Centr well there you have it. Orange and Red together is a no no……. but the wine colour and airforce blue are quite complimentary and look good as well as the logo typeface in the top corner. The layout is good too and very easy to read and follow.
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I’m too busy working on two sites of my own today to look past much more than the front page but I’d quickly suggest:
• Too many conflicting colours – the main pink header accross the top should probably be the blue/grey of their logo with the text in white – without the top and bottom stripes
• the colour arrangement and construction of the left and right column buttons are conflicting [too similar whilst being different. Know what I mean?]
• Too many conflicting typefaces
• The seemingly Archeire-inspired divider/header graphics are a good move but the alignment of the attached photos seems a little zig-zaggy
Generally speaking – not hideous, just needs a little more very simple adjustment. Wouldn’t take much really. I’d say: whatever the nice touches are, try to repeat them throughout the rest of the page/site – rather than allowing a designed by commitee look to creep in.
That’s my aesthetic-review based a quick examination. Hope it’s not too harsh,
J
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Guys,
thanks for your opinions, you too MG, I hope I did not insult you, no offense meant. Since we are discussing websites in general, maybe we should open a forum to discuss what we would like to see on web sites like Archeire, BuildOnline, Construct&Design and construction Plus. So rather than been told what we want, we can tell them what we want.
Let me know…..OPTI
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you the designer opti of riai.ie?
anyways – i always try to take on board suggestions for archeire…. but fyi in the next few months you will see three new parts of the site…..
but i’m moving to our own server soon so will have no space restrictions and will be able to add a lot more stuff.. if you want to see something in particular – drop me a line paul@archeire.com
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That’s right Paul and MK. Thanks for the nice remarks by the way.
The Websites I’m presently working on aren’t really viewable. Still in development. Funnily enough, they’re all charity related: APSO [site re-design] they share our technology and skills with Developing world countries, St. John of God Hospitaller Services, a new Forum website for all international agencies involved in sharing technology etc for Overseas Development.
Good worthy stuff indeed!
I must say I’m really beginning to enjoy that type of client and project as opposed to the COMTELINTERDEVCORPSOFT.COM shite. -
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Guys,
Jakob Nielsen, the self-proclaimed God of Internet usability ($20,000 a day I believe he charges, says that chat rooms, bulletin boards, etc., are the worst things to add to a site, as they attract nothing but vacuous remarks and meaningless nonsense.
Any comments in light of how this discussion has developed?
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I disagree,
It depends on the site itself doesn’t it? Websites that are likely to attract immature teenies who feel very brave and often become involved in slagging matches, are doomed. (well ,their forums are).Have a look through some of these posts, I do not think that they are meaningless, or vacuous, the opposite in fact. People who like to cause ‘trouble’ in a post are more likely to be put off if totally ignored, and/or outnumbered. I stumbled across this site only recently, and find the forums excellent, and useful also.[This message has been edited by bunch (edited 25 October 2000).]
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No, I actually agree with bunch – playing Devil’s advocate earlier.
I’m more of a follower of the “Cluetrain Manifesto” (http://www.cluetrain.com) really, which suggests that the beauty of the Web is that it will empower customers by linking them together and allowing them to communicate over such forums as Archeire and exhange their views on products, companies, etc.
I was just “curious” about the benefits that members of such an active community as this felt they were receiving.
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Generally, I agree, but some people will prefer not to give full names and remain committed to a decent debate. Anonymity may also encourage some to be more open in debate as well. However I do think that it can lead to others abusing it also.
[This message has been edited by bunch (edited 26 October 2000).]
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… but does anyone know what’s happening to the riai website ??? ie when will it be up and running again … i actually liked the previous design … didn’t really see the need to change 
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