1. DeviantArt
The first website I would like to discuss is DeviantArt, as I am an active member of this website, using it as a platform for my design work as well as to seek inspiration from. The main purpose of the site is for artists to upload their work for others to see. The site presents its art in several ways, including order of popularity, time of submission and categorically. There are browse/search features so the user can easily find what they are looking for, whether it be a user or a piece of art. User's can also create their own collections of their favourite pieces, so these collections can be easily accessed in future when looking for inspiration. The site is generally well organised and easy to use, although there are many areas of the site to explore which could be easy to miss for the casual user.
2. LogoMoose
The second website I am going to comment on is LogoMoose. As the title suggests, this website is all about logo design. User's can upload their own logo design's and the very best are featured on the website's gallery. Only the best are featured as the website aims to be a source of real inspiration for logo design. The website also has features such as awards for the best logos and user's who require logo design can also submit job offers for the designers who use the site. LogoMoose is very well organised and all of the options are very clear; the site is extremely easy to use and navigate around.
3. Design Snack
The final website for discussion is called Design Snack. The point of the website is for users to upload XHTML/CSS templates as well as Flash created website designs. This creates a designer showcase that the user controls. A user can then browse through the designs and rate, comment or favourite the designs. The site is well organised and has large fonts and distinctive sections increasing the site's ease of use and desirability.
