netmag.co.uk [ignoring the ads on the right]


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» great layout and breadcrumbing, new header each month
» excellent organisation of content with rich 2 column layout


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» right column slimmed down to allow for large content column
» clear layout (if it wasn't for the ads....)


DesignIntelligence


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» centred 3 column layout, clean lines through use of images
» clear top menu with search box


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» all content on brightest page area
» great combination of colour and fonts


nthposition.com


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» header and menu consistent throughout the site
» light panel for content, 2 column layout


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» all content on brightest page area
» soft warm colours fo rthe rets of the page


michaelyon-online.com


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» soft edges with shading and grey type with yellow tones
» clear minimal menu for content sections + new stories


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» title and author on top of article
» additional functions: prev+next and search box


able magazine


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» flexible layout - 3 column (2 fixed - 1 fluid)
» clearly purpose defined page sections


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» consistent layout throughout - clear type
» mag supplements downloadable as PDF



east magazine


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» fixed layout - varied columns for different content sections
» random header image, strong graphic feel to overall design


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» content articles organised by month (archive at the very bottom)
» too heavy visually but great interface and easy of use



digital-web


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» flexible layout - fixed menu, fluid content
» 3 column to include news section


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» content articles displayed as 1 column
» great content organisation and top menu - easy to understand



exposure


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» UK youth charity - not ideal but nice through its simplicity
» fixed layout with simple header, menu and layout


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» colour-coded sections with consistent layout and content links
» full window width and clear space - nice and sweet



empire


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» centred fixed width layout (doesn't fit into 800x600)
» various multiple columns


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» multiple columns with daily news and highlights
» bold colours and dense layout, very heavy....



computer arts


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» fixed width layout (just fits into 800x600)
» good header with top menu (very boxy and heavy)


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» 5 column menu, 3 column header+content, 4 column footer
» overall layout too tight, ugly left alignment



the independent


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» very newspaper-like look with pure white and black type
» clean layout 3/4 column layout, fixed width left in window


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» main menu + submneu items on rollover with heavy lined tab
» not great but much lighter with better use of type