This discussion topic is designed to help us get started in thinking about the concepts of
alignment
and
contrast
.
Please access the following two websites:
Toronto Cupcake
Wicked Good Cupcakes
1.
Write a few sentences about how
alignment
is applied in these two websites. Point out how the two websites apply alignment differently. Which one is more effective in applying the concept of alignment?
Both websites are aligned with the borders are the top and bottom of the sites. Its seems like both aligned with text on the sites also. Taking a closer look at Wicked cupcakes shows that they have done a better job with site alignment. Much cleaner and professional look that draws
the views eyes to the products offered
2.
Write a few sentences about how
contrast
is applied in these two websites. Point out how the two websites apply contrast differently. Which one is more effective in applying the concept of contrast?
Both Sites use a fair amount of contrast with Headings and labels. Toronto cupcakes falls shorts with contrast other than use of contrasting words. Wicked cupcakes truly does a better job with contrasting background colors along with contrasting objects in the photos which are also vibrant in colors. Its use of contrast does a better job of drawing eyes to the pages. Wicked is the winner is this department making a more professional looking site.
