Exquisite Examples of Non-Flash Websites

by Heather Floyd November 18, 2008 14:29

In support of an article I wrote for my e-zine today, “The Problem with Flash” I have compiled a few sites that show excellent graphical design without being constructed entirely in Flash.

 

Examples of What Can Be Done Without Flash:

http://www.insuranceofcharleston.com/
Shows what can be done graphically with a traditionally conservative business industry.

http://www.keithkent.ie/
Click the links. You probably won’t believe this is done without Flash, but it is. Those effects are created using JavaScript and JQuery.

http://www.ndesign-studio.com/
http://www.webdesignerwall.com/
Gorgeous use of background images by talented illustrator and designer, Nick La.
(in case you can’t get enough - a whole gallery of these full-bleed background designs: http://www.webdesignerwall.com/trends/80-large-background-websites/

http://www.csszengarden.com/
A classic of amazing CSS design. (Click through all the designs in the right-hand menu.)

http://www.dantestyle.se/
Another portfolio that proves Flash isn’t necessary for sexy effects.

http://www.floggedmagazine.com/
Shows the limitless design options of HTML.

 

Galleries of Great Non-Flash website design:

http://www.cssreboot.com/

http://designshack.co.uk/gallery/layout/other/

http://www.cssimport.com/

http://www.cssbeauty.com/gallery/

An Example of a Hybrid Site

Lest you think I detest Flash in all its incarnations, a sensible example of using Flash elements in an otherwise standard website.

http://www.dev.bumpnetworks.com/
Only the top graphic of the logo and lizard is Flash on this site.

 

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5/30/2009 4:02:31 PM #

tukang nggame

very useful post, thanks for sharing the link

tukang nggame United States |

9/14/2009 8:41:29 AM #

Boiler Systems

Flash can play a part in enhancing the user experience but if it fights the search engine spiders it is ultimately harming the business - needs considered use.

Boiler Systems United States |

9/29/2009 8:51:44 AM #

drainage problems

I am engaged in css design and web page / page control layout at the moment and got pulled in by your posting, " Exquisite Examples of NonFlash Websites " , in Yahoo. The challenge of using css styles to arrive at a good visual design in all the leading web browsers, IE, Safari, Firefox and Chrome is a big headache which takes me umpteen hours to solve.  Interesting to study your views and the comments in your site on the subject.  I find the tutorial sites are rigid and mention the same points, dialog in blogs oftentimes addresses genuine methods to resolve problems or the most effective ways to attack contemporary design.  Thanks for the article.

drainage problems United Kingdom |

9/29/2009 1:50:44 PM #

HeatherFloyd

I agree that decent cross-browser design is always a challenge, but the SEO benefits alone are worth the effort, in my view.

HeatherFloyd United States |

10/14/2009 8:28:36 AM #

Flash Design Girl

Well, the one "You probably won’t believe this is done without Flash" doesnt work, check the link. Ah and i was so exited to see it "wont believe" Smile
Truly, can not say it's the best web sites i've ever seen. And there is nothing bad in flash at all. If you use it smartly. I'm not big fan of fully flash made sites (because of SEO difficulties) too, but there is nothing bad to integrate some stylish flash elements in web site. IMHO

Flash Design Girl Canada |

11/21/2009 4:07:13 AM #

Contemporary Furniture

I think the introduction of page load time into the Google algorithms for 2010 could be the end of flash. It needs to seriously sped up otherwise it can damage user experience rather than add to it.

Contemporary Furniture United Kingdom |

2/12/2010 5:27:04 PM #

Students China Study Tour

Thanks for providing the glimpse of website.

Its just the information, i was looking for.   Smile

Students China Study Tour United States |

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