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Am I the only one who thinks that the Japanese versions of the Starbucks and Toyota sites look infinitely better?

aplc0r 9y ago
You won't get any argument from me. The large images and lack of useful text make sites seem like they are made for children. Another thing that you don't see as often anymore, that most Japanese sites have, is a site map.
- digi_owl 9y ago
  Well more and more it feels like devs, not just web devs, but all devs, envision their users and drooling idiots...
  - anfilt 9y ago
    I think, that's kinda been trend with western design in general. Also I agree with the article, that a lot websites are basically low information brochures. If I am going to your website it means I want detailed information. However, a lot products, the site is devoid, and just looks nice.
    - digi_owl 9y ago
      I wonder if this is an effect of print media getting involved with the web, thus trying to adopt various "guidelines" from printed documents to web sites.
- bitwize 9y ago
  One thing I can't stand. Crooter: "I have a position open at Foobarco that I think you'd be a great fit for, be sure and have a look at their web site." le me, goes to Foobarco's web site "Foobarco's solutions can help raise your company's metrics while minimizing costs." later Crooter (calling back): "So how do you feel about Foobarco? Do you think you want to move forward on that?" Me: "I don't know what they do exactly." Crooter: "Did you look at their web site like I asked?"
probablynot 9y ago
Restraint in design is more important than just vomiting copy all over the page.
bovermyer 9y ago
For reference: http://www.starbucks.co.jp/ http://www.starbucks.co.jp/ vs https://www.starbucks.com/ https://www.starbucks.com/ http://www.toyota-ej.co.jp/index_top.html http://www.toyota-ej.co.jp/index_top.html vs https://www.toyota.com/ https://www.toyota.com/ Personally, I prefer the American versions of these websites. That may be biased, however, since my command of Japanese is limited, which impacts my ability to navigate the sites.

You won't get any argument from me. The large images and lack of useful text make sites seem like they are made for children. Another thing that you don't see as often anymore, that most Japanese sites have, is a site map.

digi_owl 9y ago
Well more and more it feels like devs, not just web devs, but all devs, envision their users and drooling idiots...
- anfilt 9y ago
  I think, that's kinda been trend with western design in general. Also I agree with the article, that a lot websites are basically low information brochures. If I am going to your website it means I want detailed information. However, a lot products, the site is devoid, and just looks nice.
  - digi_owl 9y ago
    I wonder if this is an effect of print media getting involved with the web, thus trying to adopt various "guidelines" from printed documents to web sites.
bitwize 9y ago
One thing I can't stand. Crooter: "I have a position open at Foobarco that I think you'd be a great fit for, be sure and have a look at their web site." le me, goes to Foobarco's web site "Foobarco's solutions can help raise your company's metrics while minimizing costs." later Crooter (calling back): "So how do you feel about Foobarco? Do you think you want to move forward on that?" Me: "I don't know what they do exactly." Crooter: "Did you look at their web site like I asked?"

probablynot 9y ago

Restraint in design is more important than just vomiting copy all over the page.

bovermyer 9y ago

For reference: http://www.starbucks.co.jp/ http://www.starbucks.co.jp/ vs https://www.starbucks.com/ https://www.starbucks.com/ http://www.toyota-ej.co.jp/index_top.html http://www.toyota-ej.co.jp/index_top.html vs https://www.toyota.com/ https://www.toyota.com/ Personally, I prefer the American versions of these websites. That may be biased, however, since my command of Japanese is limited, which impacts my ability to navigate the sites.