More Flash!

This is a great article listing lots of examples worth checking out.

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/04/02/39-creative-flash-designs/

Flash intro

Here is an interesting article about Flash and Flash intro videos that used to be popular.
http://www.brighthub.com/internet/web-development/articles/48150.aspx

Portfolio Websites

I have heard over and over again how important it is to have a portfolio website. I have been looking around and found this one that I thought was so interesting. What I liked about it the most was this concept that you can choose between the Emotional Flash version of the site or the standard. We have discussed a lot about how much talent and creative it takes to design and program a site with a lot of bells, whistles and animation but that how often times people want it quick and simple, similar to how intro videos used to be all the rage and now we just want to get to the "skip intro " button.

http://www.samueleschiavo.it/en/

More Flash Websites!

So here is an interesting article about Flash giving examples of great sites on .Net magazine in the UK. It really outlines what made the site so powerful for its initial release and some great background information-- this is go because some of the site are not up and running at this date sadly.

http://www.netmag.co.uk/zine/discover-culture/the-best-flash-sites-ever

There is another site http://www.topflashwebsites.com/ that rates Flash sites in a similar way.

These are some great examples I really liked Creative Fridge what an interesting interface!

Flash animation sites

I have been looking into Flash sites that use animation, not as an intro video but within the site here are some interesting ones I have come across. I don't think I am at that level yet but i think simple navigation really ads to the interactiveness of the site and can add a real striking effect.


http://motionfeel.com/

http://www.dubrovnikfashionweek.com/

http://www.mosi-mosi.com/

http://kortesandwich.com/# -- You have to check this out!

Flash Website Design: The Last Temptation

Here is a an article about Flash I found interesting. I felt like what we have learned so far is the opposite of this

"As more and more people are showing their interest and trust in this advanced web designing program, designers have left no stone unturned to bring the best Flash design services to you. With the use of Flash banners, Flash logos and intros, Flash movies and games, websites are now made more interesting and by this special pool of creative professionals called the Flash designers."

I thought we were seeing more of a minimalist shift- no more intro videos. What do you think?

http://www.articlesbase.com/web-design-articles/flash-website-design-the-last-temptation-1444920.html

Best Flash Portfolios

I came across this article in doing Flash websites about developing a personal portfolio site.

http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/buildingaportfolio/a/flash_portfolio.htm

Acidtwist had a nice clean look and easy navigation.

http://www.acidtwist.com/gallery/