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The subject matter is about: The dragon children. The website is about demanding parents holding traditional values striving for achievement; forcing their children to becoming academically educated, sometimes against their will.
I really like the use of full page visuals, accompanied by
videos on each page. The design is scroll style and highlights a step-by-step
sequential development around the issue. Its very logical to follow. Some pages
have 3 artefacts, (e.g. stats with commentary, mini interviews).
Structure
- Flash based website
- Vertical style slider navigation
- Right hand side navigation
- "Essay" like argument, develop ideas in 7 steps
- A mixture of factional information, and personal 1st person interviews
- Provides both sides of the argument, fosters interaction and discussion
Conclusion
I feel the design is appropriate to its subject matter and it
helps us to understand the message better. I like the flash based website, with
typography overlaying the tinted semi-opaque photo background. Each page has a
different image which keeps it looking interesting.
And the menu is ordered in
1-7 steps, providing a systematic approach, it helps them develop their
argument in a structured way. This can also be accessed through the sidebar
interface or clicking the drop-down making navigation easy.
