It has been a while since my last post as I have been busy with the festive period. Over Christmas, I have been trying to learn new skills with web design as I seemed to lack this experience last term. I bought a magazine called 'The Advanced Guide to Web design' for £15. Being a student, I did think the price was a bit steep. BUT I would now suggest that anyone wanting to learn web design skills whether they are beginners or advanced, to get a copy of this. So far I have done three tutorials, which have helped me get new skills using Adobe Flash CS4. I am beginning to realize the endless possibilities flash offers....

"Flash can do whatever a designer can imagine it can do. The only limit is your imagination" Eric Jordan, 2Advanced.

(Take a look as Eric Jordan's company website if you get the chance. He takes upon a futuristic approach which looks very computer gamer style.... you will understand what I say when you see it.) 2Advanced.com

As I now realize how hard flash is and the amount of work that goes into these websites, take a look at the official site made for actor Jim Carrey.



The reason I find this site so exiting when I visit it, is the fact it feels interactive and engages the viewer. I do admit the downside to this website is that the navigation is not very good. The website was made by a Californian studio called ‘65’ (http://www.65media.com/)

They seem to be the advanced Flash web designers out there who create impressive sites for big movies e.g The Simpsons, Australia, Mummy III, Monster Inc and the list goes on.


Another site I found was http://www.zugara.com/streets/site/index.html



Yet another flash based website. This site is interactive trying to get the audience involved in the sites theme (street RBK- Reebok) and through games and events you are unaware but am being sold RBK goods… great way to sell your product. I am a huge fan of interactive sites as I feel it if much more playful and for that reason interacts and touches the viewer better than a flat site.

The site was designed by Zugara a Californian studio who says there objective is to stay focused on adhering their client’s campaign as apposed to creating a ‘pretty’ site or application that does not reach it’s attended target audience.

I don't understand what is being said here BUT I really like the ideas put into this site. Good animation and very playful.

Interactive websites

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Not only do I love the website Cobra creative have made but I LOVE the work they have produced.




Interactive designer Paul Neave has designed this trippy website. Who needs drugs when you've got this!





This is a cool site!! Cartelle have used flash to create small simple games. Even at 22 I find them really addictive!




The T-shirt make 'Grow' have created this interactive site to say thank you to friends and cleints. They have used a video based interactive solution to a shop. Each character does something fun and playful! Check each one out.... and have a look at the tee's!




This is a designers portfolio that is very loud, funky and in your face. Great approach and different to your average profile!

Impressive flash websites

At the moment at uni we are learning alot about web design and how to create sites using Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash.

I now appreciate the difficulty and hard work that is put into web design (not as simple as I thought it would be). I am really interested in flash websites and every so often I try do a flash tutorial to learn the ropes.

Check out these sites that have used flash to another level!!!

Leo Burnett profile

Waterlife website