The perfect 404 Page

What is a 404 Page?

Check this, your out browsing a website and you find a dead page. You know the one that looks like this:


Well, if you didnt know you can customize this page, to match the theme of your web site. You can also use some interesting techniques to keep your user entertained.

I read over on list apart a couple of Must Haves for custom 404 pages.

Heres a short preview:To get started, we need to examine the most common reasons that people find themselves on a 404 page:a mis-typed URL (or an out-of-date bookmark/favourite)a search-engine link that is out-of-datean internal broken link that the webmaster hasn’t noticedRead more

For our next assignment we need to create a transition page.
Me Im going to be doing and fun 404 error page.
Wait till you see it.

How To Use Icons To Support Content In Web Design

1. How To Use IconsUse icons on your website.

By doing this you help the user absorb and process the info more efficiently.
This is done by pairing an icon with a subject. Something than unifies.
Another point is that it creates a good contrast between a block of words. Having imagery there can draw in your eye!
Some times using imagery and iconography draws attention to a portion or point of a website.

A majority of beautifully designed web sites use icons.

A1. Identifying Modes of Online Entertainment.

Indentifying Modes of Online Entertainment

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Band Website

So, Basicaly I have given up on band websites. I personaly believe that Myspace was the most revolutionary social networking application for musicians and artsits. It gave a way for artists to connect with their fans. Not only that but it has now a full ecommerce capability where people can purchase songs in album or individualy. MYSPACE!!!

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Movie Website

Since like the year 1995 almost all high budget movie websites are done in flash. Which is amazing! Flash gives the artist an approach to interactivity that is almost surreal. Check out http://www.coraline.com. Insane!

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Animation Short

Flash animation shorts are an amazing way to take up time. There is almost an infinite ammount of shorts created in flash. One of my favorites is happy treefriends, a mondo media production. Check them out at http://happytreefriends.atomfilms.com/index.html

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Cross Media Promotion

Yo so the DSI just came out and wow. This little piece of hardware is changing gaming as we speak. It has a built in camera, wifi capabilities, dual screens, and a touch screen with a stylus. You can communicate between two dsi's at once and it has a built in mic. INSANE.
http://www.nintendodsi.com/

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MMOG

Dizzywood is an awesome MMO for kids. You can explore mayan ruins, shop for clothes, hang and chat with your friends. Its awesome!
http://www.dizzywood.com.com/

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Advergame

http://www.addictinggames.com/towerbloxx.html

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Webisodic

Epic FU on revision3 is awesome. I always watch this show. Its a mash up of current events, new tech, and trends in the tech community. Definitely worth watching.
http://revision3.com/epicfu/

Blog or Vlog

Envato is possibly one of the best creative directories on the web. They have blogs covering everything from web development to illustration techniques. A must have in your bookmarks.
http://envato.com

Cold Hard Flash

Its all about cold hard flash!!

Yo Diggidy

Whats up all, this is going to be a blog for some blog stuff. :D

This portal will hold a majority of my school blabs. I have a creative blog on my site, www.frankyaguilar.com.