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KVC
Tip of the Week:
When designing technological systems for people to
use, one must take into account the characteristics of the users,
and the nature of the task, and the knowledge, experience, biases,
strengths.
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Web
Design
Web
Design that Works.
KVC works closely
with you to create designs that are visually effective, appropriate and
engaging for the audience, optimized for fast downloading and that look
good on a variety of monitor sizes. Web sites are designed with the end-user
in mind. Usability guidelines are followed to ensure that the people who
see your site will have a positive and intuitive experience. Technology
is integrated for impact and functionality. Designs can integrate with
a database, animation can create interest and forms can connect you with
your customer. Designs are tested on a variety of browsers and meet accessibility
guidelines.
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| Minnesota
Manatees |
Though the web
site is in its infancy, it is using a database to
build web pages on the fly. Saving users valuable time not having to
create web pages manually each time a change is needed. |
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| Christ
The King Retreat Center |
This site was
designed in concept by the client. KVC took their design and made
it work. The schedule portion of this program utilizes a database
so the owner of the web site can change the schedule without having
to know any web development languages. There is a form page used by
the visitor that will email Christ The King, so a followup can be done.
One other nice feature is the link that takes the user to a web page
where they enter in their address. Based on their location, the user
will be given directions and a map on how to get to Christ The King
Retreat Center. |
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| Cargill
Strategic Development |
This site is
actually a Intranet site and sits behind a firewall. This will show
you a picture of what the main page looks like. This site acts as
a starting point for department members. It draws upon resources
from Cargill's Intranet, while adding department specific information,
such as IT news, project files and budget guidelines. The site will be unreachable outside Cargill's internal network. |
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| Creative
Marketing Consulting |
This is another
web site that we worked with a creative person who was instrumental
in the initial design of the web site. This web site was designed by
the client themselves, but they needed KVC's expertise to make it work together. |
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| Quilling
Revsbech Realtors |
This client wanted to actively maintain a web site which the content was always changing. They also didn't want to learn HTML or pay to have the web
site updated. We created a system that allows the client to upload images, change the copy and change displayed information, all without the requirement of
typing one bit of HTML.
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| Cardinal
Stritch University |
This is a redesign
of the Adult Education program offered by Cardinal Stritch. KVC did
not design this site, but rather worked with a marketing company to
get it online. This is an approach that is used more and more.
Because a web page is created by two different specialists,
marketing experts who have a good eye for things that sell and web designers
who know the rules of web design. |
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