Thursday, May 29, 2008

IRSM vs. RAWA

Readability:

- Rawa:  The Rawa site is pretty easy to read.  The color scheme is good and the site is pretty easy to navigate.  However, while the words are easy to read and clear, the site is very cluttered which makes it kind of annoying to read.
- IRSM:  The IRSM site has very good readability.  The black on baby blue color scheme makes the bold words stick out and it makes reading through the information very simple.  Furthermore, there is enough open space to allow your eyes to focus on what you are reading

Style:
- RAWA: I really like the style of the RAWA site, the design is very professional and it offers translations into many different languages.  However, the site is very cluttered and has so much information and links, its hard to find what you're looking for.
- IRSM:  The IRSM site is very simple, yet fairly effective.  One problem is, it's not very aesthetically pleasing and the site looks like it hasn't been updated in a very long time.

Content:
RAWA:  Rawa's strongest point is it's content.  The RAWA site offers so much information, ways to get involved, and links to other movements that it's almost overwhelming.
IRSM:  The IRSM site has a fair bit of info on their movement and ways to get involved, but the site looks kind of outdated and it appears that they haven't updated it in a while.  Furthermore, it wold be helpful if they had more information, such as a mission statement, on their organization.

Information Architecture:
RAWA;  The biggest problem with the Rawa site is their information architecture, the Rawa site has so much unorganized information that it is difficult to navigate.
IRSM:  The IRSM is pretty easy to navigate through the info, but the nav bar is kind of hard to go through with all of the acronyms

Effectiveness:
RAWA;  The RAWA site is pretty effective, despite how cluttered it is.  They offer a lot of information and a lot of ways to get involved and make a difference.
IRSM:  The IRSM is mildly effective, but lacks credibility (on a cursory glance) with the major lack of updates and confusing information.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

The Internet revolution of politics

http://www.elon.edu/pendulum/Story.aspx?id=571

This article is very interesting and touches on how fundraising is changing with the rise of the internet

Friday, May 9, 2008

Nationals ambush Liberals on internet

http://news.theage.com.au/nationals-ambush-liberals-on-internet/20080501-2a18.html

Internet used as campaign tool

http://www.reporternews.com/news/2008/may/07/internet-used-as-campaign-tool/

Technology and the 2008 presidential election

http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/opinion/84775.php

The art of the election

One of the major, and newer, forms of art involved in my movement is video art. With the use of YouTube, it is now possible for anyone to create their own online political ad that can be viewed by millions. Furthermore, with the availability of webcams and video editing software, it is quite easy for someone to film and edit a short political ad showcasing their viewpoints. This video artwork can be viewed and created by nearly everyone using the site: Youtube.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008