Comments for Arma Virumque Cano

Comment on Website progress by meconnors

meconnors — Mon, 04 May 2009 19:05:57 +0000

Yeah, I just noticed that. You must have been viewing the site in Internet Explorer. I don’t know what it doing that because it looks perfect in Firefox…. I hate internet explorer…..

Comment on Website progress by smdeane

smdeane — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:30:55 +0000

By the way, thank for your comments!!!

Comment on Website progress by smdeane

smdeane — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:18:42 +0000

Yes, I would agree that your site is visually appealing. Looks great with the white text on black background (creating a simple yet elegant feel about your site). Also, like what you did with the Timeline; much easier to read.

I only have one question: I notice some text “hiding” underneath the “Browse Items link” at the top- what is that? You can see it on every page.

Overall, great job!

Comment on Website progress by vz2man

vz2man — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:06:25 +0000

Your site looks excellent! The navigation is easy to comprehend and follow as well.

The only question I had while browsing through the site was on the “Timeline” page. Would it be useful for students and teachers to have an “About” section for the timeline that would explain the source for the different styles? Whenever we label things as historians I think it is generally a good idea to give viewers an understanding of whether these are your own definitions or come from some sort of history of architecture standards.

Then again, the teachers and students the site is designed for may already have been exposed to those things. Just a thought!

Overall, definitely like the style and usability of the site.

Comment on Initial thoughts on the readings. by smdeane

smdeane — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:34:03 +0000

Some great insight and good comments! And I completely agree that I had the same reaction initially (that’s why I laughed in lcass when you said it). But there is always room for improvement and more things to consider as we move forward with technology, modern life and its challenges, including reaching all walks of life.

Comment on Design Rationale revisited by rshafi1

rshafi1 — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:33:53 +0000

Thanks for the tip on the pdf site! I just wish it would convert Word 07 files … !
That color palette site is also pretty neat!

Comment on Design Rationale revisited by carbonbasedcaveman

carbonbasedcaveman — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:18:32 +0000

Nice picture. Stands out nicely. You are rolling along.

Comment on Class was a help this week by odiornea

odiornea — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:07:34 +0000

I agree, last week has me thinking about my site in different ways. I am going to spend a lot more time concentrating on a design scheme and choosing the colors on their own, instead of just tweeking omeka until it looks nice. I have also decided to change the name of the project and concentrate on creating a unique logo. Basically, I have a better hold on how important pre-planning your design strategy is.

Comment on Class was a help this week by Chuck

Chuck — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:19:11 +0000

That makes a lot of sense. Great to have a lot of tools and knowledge, but smart not to overdo it. I think it’s wise to have the images be the standout feature.

Comment on CMS Modification by carbonbasedcaveman

carbonbasedcaveman — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:52:39 +0000

Beautiful. Just beautiful.