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In order to be a great designer, you need to be on top of the trend before it becomes a trend. Being able to have this sense of what’s going to take off is key in creating a wonderful product. You’re recognized for being one of the ‘firsts’ and you’re also given props for your innovation and new approach to common problems.
All this is great and desired. It can, however, be tough to keep up with trends because they come so frequently and you never know what’s going to stick. What seems to be hot today can end up cooling off dramatically by the end of the week. Whether it’s a design style or a development technique, you’ve got to be ahead of the curve.
With advances in technology, I think it’s safe to say one of the trends to look forward to are animated web designs. Now, no this isn’t really news, as that’s essentially the idea behind Flash websites, but now we have to do it without (or minimal) Flash. We also have to do in a way that interests viewers and doesn’t push them away. Today, I’ve found 20 web designs that use minimal to dramatic amounts of animation in their design. Let’s jump right in.
Le Singe Fume Sa Cigarette
This website is odd and creative. Also, for me, it has a mysterious quality because I don’t speak French! This extremely minimal movement and animation on this site is especially intriguing from an artist perspective.
Here are our editor’s picks for the Top 10 Best Flash Websites of 2013 based on visual artistry, integrated sound, ease of use, and uniqueness. Last Updated: May 1, 2013
1 | Disney New Fantasyland
Disney’s New Fantasyland website uses Flash to bring visitors to an enchanted land that’s been long hidden from our view. As the story has it, this is a place where mermaids sing, beauties tell tales, beasts roar and elephants fly. We can only hope that the real attraction lives up to the web experience.
Best Flash Websites | Website Design & Development
2 | The Museum of MeIntel’s Museum of Me uses information gathered from your Facebook account to create a visual snapshot of your life. The website, created by Fluid Inc. for Intel, turns your photos, videos, and status updates into a virtual tour de force of your life. This website is a must try for all Facebook users.
Best Flash Websites | Website Design & Development
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