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How to use CSS Sprites

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CSS sprites are a way to reduce the number of HTTP requests made for image resources referenced by your site. Images are combined into one larger image at defined X and Y coordinates. Having assigned this generated image to relevant page elements the background-position CSS property can then be used to shift the visible area to the required component image.

This technique can be very effective for improving site performance, particularly in situations where many small images, such as menu icons, are used.

JAVA JAM - CHAPTER 5

1.       What type of site organization is used for the JavaJam Web site?

JavaJam Web site uses Hierarchical Organization.

Is it the most appropriate organization for the site? Why or why not?

Hierarchical Organization is the most appropriate organization for this Web site because the home page is clearly defined and the site does not have many major site sections.

2.       Cite three design practices that have been well implemented.

·         Content is organized in a consistent manner

·         Displays without horizontal scrolling at 1024X768 and higher resolutions

·         Good contrast between text and background

Cite three design practices that could be implemented in a better way.

·         Navigational aids, such as site map, skip to content link, or breadcrumbs, are used.

·         Informative page title that includes the company/organization name.

·         Use attributes  designed to improve accessibility

How else would you improve the Web site?

·         Using more graphics

·         Changing the background color

FOCUS ON WEB DESIGN - MODULE 3 - CHAPTER 5

Yale University school of art

http://art.yale.edu/

This page does not apply the principles of good design. It is a mess. It is difficult to read the information there is not a good contrast between the background color and the text color. There is not a visual unity.

Abercrombie & Fitch

http://www.abercrombie.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category1_10051_10901_12261_-1_12203

This web page does not apply the principles of contrast. There is not a good contrast between the black background and gray text. The color of the images not contrasts with the background.  It is very dark.

FOCUS ON WEB DESIGN:

I visited the web site:
https://signup.netflix.com/
Netflix is the world's leading Internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV shows.
Almost anyone can participate. Netflix has more than 23 million streaming members globally meaning
it reaches its audience. I enjoy watching movies and TV shows and because of that I go to this
web page. It's a very useful web site. Netflix uses simples color to convey informations.
Red, it’s emotionally intense to get people to take impulsive action. A background white
has positive connotations and is seen as clean and safe.