Last week I was idly browsing the web looking at 3D websites and was not only amazed by the talent and creativity of some of the designers, but also how 3D can totally transform a website and give it some extra pulling power.
Taste
Having said that, just because a site is in 3D it doesn’t mean it’s automatically going to be better than a standard site, because as with anything involving a creative element there are good and bad examples of both so preferences will be purely subjective.
Realistic
To illustrate how effective 3D art can be, I found this site via another blogger and like him was mightily impressed by these examples by designer Jeff Strong which show an incredible attention to detail that gives the subjects a photorealistic quality worthy of any website.
3D
The 3D effect seems to be more visually pleasing and effective when combined with Flash as this example from an engineering website shows.
This eco-website is another one I thought particularly interesting just for the visual aspect alone. There is a couple of seconds loading time but bear with it and see what you think.
Anyone looking for something to turn their website from just being a website into more of a user experience should consider talking to their web designer to find out more.
I’m not saying that 3D websites would suit every business because they won’t, but for anyone looking to give their site something a bit special and a little different, 3D could be well worth consideration.
Until next time.
