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/

Flash websites continued

Here is a great article from Smashing Magazine about Flash websites worth checking out. http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/10/30/65-excellent-flash-designs/

I thought this was a very interesting and interactive design
http://www.buildyourwildself.com/

Creative Website Navigation

Here are some great examples of creative website navigation.
http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/galleries/creative-navigation/
http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/01/ten-examples-of-unconventional-site-navigation/

This one is really innovative to me but almost too distracting http://bio-bak.nl/









This Long boarding website I really like http://longboardtheworld.com/

Vintage Websites

I have decide to create a website to showcase the vintage feel of Brooklyn Heights and in doing research I found some great examples of this design style that I thought everyone could enjoy. I think they are beautiful and I really like how the navigation, although obviously modern, still retains the overall feel.

http://www.myinkblog.com/2009/10/12/40-beautifully-designed-vintage-websites/