Web Portfolio: Graphics

Purpose of graphics in web design

1. Graphics add visual/aesthetic appeal to the information on the web page, helping to maintain viewer interest and attention
2. Help to create visual structure for information and links on the page
3. Communicate or explain ideas visually

I think that this website is a mix of both 2 and 3, but leaning more towards 3.

Guidelines for effective use of web graphics

1. Graphics should fit in with the purpose, organization, and style of the page: Yes
2. Avoid using graphics with large file sizes that add to the load time of the page: Yes
3. Graphics should help to guide the viewers’ focus to the important content on the page: Yes
4. Avoid repetitive use of overly bright or potentially “obnoxious” images: Yes
5. Avoid the use of graphics to convey textual content information: Yes
6. Provide textual equivalent alternatives for graphic content: Yes
7. When using text in graphics, make sure there is sufficient contrast between the text and the background color: No, could use captions for images

1. PNG
2. JPG
3. JPG
4. GIF
5. GIF

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  A Red-tailed Hawk mid-flight

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  A happy Grayhound!

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  Two new baby turtles playing in the sand!