Where do you stand on website "form vs. function"?

Website design usually gets classified into two categories: functional
(read: user-friendly) or innovative ('artistic,' lots of interactive,
etc.). I've noticed that a lot of times sites that are noted as having
great design are a little difficult for the average user to navigate.
Do you think form and function are mutually exclusive, or can a site
be incredibly innovative AND incredibly functional?

On 05/16/08 11:17 am, WebAward wrote:

Do you think form and function are mutually exclusive, or can a site
be incredibly innovative AND incredibly functional?

Of course a site can be both. Some actually are.

What usually happens, though, is that the sites that are visually
appealing are also implemented by some one clueless about web design, a
deezyner.

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