Though its been discussed in every PW class I've ever taken, CRAP never seems to lose its importance. Especially when discussing aspects of website design, CRAP can be helpful for addressing the different areas.
Contrast
Repetition
Alignment
Proximity
As I use websites in my daily life, I try to remember the principles of CRAP. I've found that once you are tuned into web site design however, it makes it more difficult to go about your daily internet routine, and not notice the design flaws. Makes me wonder about the companies I frequent, and who they have sitting up in headquarters, creating their web pages.
I was discussing with my friend earlier how potentially easy it will be for us to get jobs in any market, because of our PW majors. Especially in companies that have no one devoted to the professional writing aspect. It's just good business. I feel like every major corporation should be more concerned with how their website functions, and who will be using it. Audience is extremely important.
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Plus you can just draw pictures of CARPs and it will be a funny connection to the design principles. Hmm, carp as a mascot. Are the fish in 317 carps? If not, that should be remedied.
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