Design

Zachary Pruitt, Friend and College Student.

1. I feel a sense of ease, the colors mesh well together and moving throughout the website is easy.

2. Very legible, it’s easy to understand the website and the colors contrasted nicely.

3. The interface was ordered nicely, and the transitions were simple and smooth.

4. I felt like it was an efficient directory to seek whatever I may look for.

5. Yes, the original layout was disruptive and confusing.

6. Nothing in the website was distracting, it was structured neatly.

7. Yes, it felt like a simplistic guide with a well-organized layout.

Brian Steininger, Father and Cyber Specialist (Military)

1. I feel that the website exhibits quality and that is an expectation that I would have of Yale.

2. Very easy to understand and very well laid out.

3. Super easy to read and navigate, the flow was natural, and the color scheme was a nice touch of simplicity.

4. I felt the purpose was to give the viewer the expectations of what a Yale student would learn and apply at the university.

5. A definite improvement to the original website; much more conducive and adds an overall sense of continuity for the website an also an overall more professional design.

6. Nothing was distracting to me in the website; the layout was simple, and the color scheme kept a nice flow.

7. Without a doubt, well scripted and upfront. I had a real sense of what to expect from the opening page design.

Cherith Steininger, Mother and Lead supervisor for Online curriculum website

1. This website makes me intrigued and wanting to explore.

2. I have very bad eyes and this website color choices and boldness made it easy for me to read and follow the flow

3. I feel as though I know exactly what to press to get the information I need and submit my required information

4. The purpose of this website is to inform me about the Yale school of art and their history and mission and to give me information on applying to the school and the ability to contact for further information

5. Absolutely! I don’t even know what the original website is for

6. The username/password background color, while part of the color palate, is a bit distracting. That same color looks very well placed inside the Y logo options, but as a solid background it is super bright.

7. I feel like the website designer had a clear vision and kept to the theme and flow that was intended. This website looks professional and artistic, which is what I would expect from an Ivy league school such as Yale.

Colton Teets, Friend and Graphic Designer

1. The website is inviting and gives me a feeling of youth.

2. Legibility of the website is laid out nicely.  The website interface flow’s nicely. My eye follows the web design well, and I can take in the information well.

3. I defiantly enjoy design. I’m not sure that having a yellow background as the web page, creates a website design that is enjoyable for all ages, however the style and visual aspect of the design seems great for college students especially. 

4. The only thing that was distracting for me, but not really is the yellow background. The reason that I say that is only because we aren’t used to seeing websites with that color. For me, it brings appeal to the design, however I could also see how as more pages are created, more information could potentially get lost.

5. Yes, I do feel like the website has a clear direction. Especially compared to the original. I really enjoy the use of images and graphics to help balance out the text. 

6. Your website made me feel intrigued and wanting to know more. The yellow and blue had a very classic almost historic vibe going that made me think about the legacy of Yale.

7. Much better than the original which was hard to read. The blue pops on the golden yellow color and I didn’t have any issues reading the fonts.

Charlotte Kovanda, Aunt and Graphic Designer

1.) How does this website make you feel?

Your website made me feel intrigued and wanting to know more. The yellow and blue had a very classic almost historic vibe going that made me think about the legacy of Yale.

2.) How was the websites overall legibility?

Much better than the original which was hard to read. The blue pops on the golden yellow color and I didn’t have any issues reading the fonts.

3.) How does the websites user interface flow?

It seems very simple and easy to navigate. I know exactly where I can go to get to certain information. It feels intuitive.

4.) What purpose does the website (seem) to serve?

It seems to be a history of Yale art school and also sort of a recruitment tool.

5.) Do you believe this mock up is an improvement to the original site?

Yes! Much better. I couldn’t even read the full site. Their mobile site is a mess and nearly eligible.

6.) Was anything distracting within the website?

I don’t think so.

7.) Do you feel like this website has a clear direction?

Yes. It’s more streamlined and easier to follow. It’s still visually captivating but no visuals are distracting. It presents a clear message

Levi Schofield, Cousin and Marketing coordinator for digital content

1. Gives me the sense of sophistication and prestigious arts.

2. Much easier to read and understand the content compared to the original.

3. Simple, but easy to navigate and very clean and professional.

4. To give an overview of the Yale school of arts, to future students.

5. Absolutely, the old website is chaotic and hard to follow in every sense, this redesign helps to create order.

6. Minor problems with some of the red colors, but overall nothing to concerning.

7. Yes, this website helps to showcase the prestigious school, and recruit future members all while respecting the traditions of the school.