the evolution of web design module 1: the history and the future of the web lesson 1

The Evolution of Web The Evolution of Web DesignDesign

Module 1: The History and the Future of the Web

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Lesson OverviewIn this lesson, we will: Discuss the history and impact of the Web Understand and discuss the evolution of Web design Discuss the history and impact of Web technologies Use Web technologies to increase productivity and enjoyment



Guiding Questions How has the Web transformed your life? What technologies make using the Web more engaging and exciting on

your computer or a hand-held device? Why do you think there is a need for the W3C (World Wide Web

Consortium)?



Development of the WWW Tim Berners-Lee Web developed at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) Web popularized the Internet



W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) Established in 1994

Tim Berners-Lee has served as the director

Based at MIT



Browsers Allow users to view content on the Web

Mosaic early cross-platform graphical browsers

Other early browsers include WorldWideWeb, ViolaWWW, Midas, and Samba

Today’s browsers include Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, Flock, Mozilla, and Safari



Browser Wars Market Share Percentage

1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 80.1 57.6 30.7 9.8 3.7 Netscape

2.9 39.4 67.5 89.9 95.9 IE

17.0 3.0 1.8 .3 .4 Other

Based on figures from OnStat.com



Web Site Design Plan Analyze Design Test and Refine



The First Generation of Web Design Static pages Navigation hyperlinks Guest books Forms sent via e-mail Early examples

http://www.dejavu.org/1994win.htm

http://www.slac.stanford.edu/history/earlyweb/firstpages.shtml



The First Generation of Web Design Non-compliance with standards by browsers Limited by technology

Small monochrome monitors Dial-up connectivity Slow Internet connection



Second Generation of Web Design Online presence for businesses was essential

Interactivity of the Web 24-hour access Global reach Ability to present product information



Second Generation of Web Design Intuitive, user-friendly navigation system Use of forms Focus on content Banners, frames, and tables Blinking text, hit counters, marquees “This site is best viewed in …”



Third Generation of Web Design Sites designed to target specific audience Focus on content Intuitive, user-friendly navigation systems Use of forms, splash page, CSS, and portals



Fourth Generation of Web Design – Web 2.0 Participatory, interactive, and personalized Compliance with Web standards Consistent design for professional look Usability and accessibility issues Careful selection of typography



Fourth Generation of Web Design Dynamically-generated content by the user Content-authoring tools for editing Internet privacy Social networking, video sharing Rounded corners, subtle 3D effects Larger text



Fourth Generation of Web Design Open Source File Sharing Freemium Business Model RSS Feeds Web Services



New Tools of Web 2.0 Wikis Blogs Podcast (derived from iPod and broadcast)



Practice Using http://www.dejavu.org/1994win.htm, a first-generation Web

site, compare its characteristics to those of today’s sites. Using http://slac.stanford.edu/history/earlyweb/firstpages.shtml, a

first-generation Web site, compare its characteristics to those of today’s sites.

How would you enhance their functionality?



Practice Usability and Accessibility Scavenger Hunt

Refines search techniques Reinforces classroom instruction about the Web design process

Evolution of Well-known Corporate Web Sites Using http://www.wakeuplater.com, select three sites and note

how they have evolved.



Lesson ReviewDuring this lesson, you learned:

The History and Impact of the Web The Evolution of Web Design The History and Impact of Web Technologies

the evolution of web design module 1: the history and the future of the web lesson 1

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