#monyay

I have decided to look at MonYay's website to see howI can give my initial designs personality. This will make my website stand out from others. Unfortunately I could not access MonYay's website but I was able to look at the presentation pages on the agency's website. This limited me to seeing the website on a small screen.

The starting page for the MonYay website uses a minimal look. The grey background allows them to use lines of white to direct the user's eye to the main steps. By using pops of colour to indicate each question they have made them separate. This makes it clear what steps connect to each number.

Furthermore, by using the same colours for the background of the question, they have connected the questions to the start page. This makes the design consistent.

Furthermore I like how they have used a combination of black and white text. This makes the main text stand out. I like how they have made the tip the main text because it tells them what they should think about. They have used the black text for the start of the message. This tells the user that they need to carry on he sentence.

By using a short animation of bigger circles moving away from the centre circle, it tells the user that it is recording. This visual links back to music recording. By using a visual that is widely known they allow the visuals to convey the instructions.

By placing the text and illustrations near the bottom of the screen, they have made it more comfortable to view because our eyes are naturally drawn to the bottom.

Using separate colours for the buttons help to make the page easier to navigate. It also gives the page a fun and playful tone. Using bright colours makes the website stand out from other websites I have viewed. They use a restricted colour palette, using 1-2 colours. However, using a variety of colours gives this design personality and refers back to the websites main purpose: bringing joy.

I like how their home page uses shapes to decorate the final page. This ties the colours back into the designs. Furthermore, using curved corners gives the design a soft and comforting look. Using grey text for the secondary information draws attention to the word 'sent'. This makes it easy to navigate the page.

Furthermore, placing a cured line in the top shape gives me the impression of a smiling face. This makes me feels happy because it reminds me of childhood drawings of faces.

The reference to childhood, through the illustrations and colours makes me feel happy. By drawing on nostalgia they help people remember back to days where they did not hate Mondays.

Looking at this page shows me that small changes can give my website a fun and welcoming tone. I will explore using text and colour to develop my website.