[WEB4LIB] 800x600 and fluid elements

[Jeremy Foster]

In most cases, if a fluid design is possible it is the best direction to move in.

This will make the site look good on a number of users sytems.

my 2 cents...
-Jeremy


On Mon, 18 Nov 2002 Smith Barbara  wrote:
> We're working with a designer who is creating a series of designs for some
> new e-products, including two that involve filling in a lot of forms.  (One
> is an online reporting form, the other is an online application.)
> 
> The designer recommends 800x600 resolution, with static logo header and bars
> to separate different sections.  Nothing would be fluid.  The contractor for
> one of the projects thinks that fluid bars and forms make more sense,
> because they expand with the change in resolution.  If I use 1152 x 864
> resolution on a 19" monitor, I can see a whole lot more of the form than
> what's available in the limits of 800x600.  But if the static parts of the
> design (logo header and bars) don't expand to match the screen resolution,
> they appear truncated and not very attractive.  I'm the referee, and I don't
> have much skill or knowledge in Web design and implementation.
> 
> How are others dealing with this question?  In terms of design and
> usability, is it better to stay within a smaller footprint?  
> 
> It would be really helpful is you can suggest some Web sites that have been
> effective in either 800x600 or fluid designs that can adjust well to any
> setting.
> 
> Thanks in advance, Barbara
> 
> 
> Barbara G. Smith,  Technology Officer
> Institute of Museum and Library Services
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> Washington, DC 20506
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