- From: Andy Heath <a.k.heath@shu.ac.uk>
- Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 12:43:59 +0100
- To: "SHARPE, Ian" <Ian.SHARPE@cambridge.sema.slb.com>
- CC: "'w3c-wai-ig@w3.org'" <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>
The most successful search engine in the world has the simplest interface (google). Maybe these two factors are not unrelated. andy > A common criticism from business managers leveraged at web applications I've > designed is that they aren't exciting enough!! I don't take this too > personally as my own experience has taught me that the actual users > invariably find it much easier to use a clear, clean and functional web > application. However, it's the business managers who pay for such things and > I'm currently in the position where I have to justify my belief to such > people!! So I'm hoping somebody might be able to point me at any evidence > that supports my own belief that users prefer use a clear, clean > prodominantly textual based web application rather than one that relies more > heavily on images and purely visual effects? > > Thanks in advance. > > Cheers > Ian > > > _________________________________________________________ > This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the > individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions presented are > solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of > SchlumbergerSema. > If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received > this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, > or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. > > If you have received this email in error please notify the > SchlumbergerSema Helpdesk by telephone on +44 (0) 121 627 5600. > _________________________________________________________ > > -- andy _______________________________________________ Andy Heath Sheffield Hallam University andy@andyheath.org.uk
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