[Sigia-l] Your take on MySpace

[Anne Hjortshoj]

I agree. The IA isn't awful. The visual style isn't at all slick, but I
have a feeling that the lack of slickness contributes greatly to the
site's success with teenagers. Maybe it feels subversive?

Also, MySpace is an interesting instance of people actually using
personalization options. It seems like many if not most site users
(especially teens) spend a lot of time and effort adding to/modifying
their profile designs.

-Anne

> Up front you've got big easy to spot images that establish the site's
> credibility (cool bands, attractive funky looking young people,
> promos). I can see clearly where I should log in. All the nav labels
> are clear - one word descriptors. I know what to do, I can understand
> quickly who it's aimed at and what it's all about, I get what all the
> different panels do.
>
> What I think you mean is that it isn't pretty. Nor should it be - it's
> a showcase for pretty things and people, not an ad for the design
> agency that built it.
>
> I like it. It sucks, but it works.
>
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