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Sun Microsystems

Shortly after Sun launched a new site, many users complained about the new interface, especially the unorthodox home page design. Although striking with a large background image, the site suffered from serious usability issues. We were asked to redesign the home page with a user-centric aesthetic. The Sun flag was used as a header throughout the site and we moved the navigation to a more traditional left column area. After the redesign we produced a detailed style guide for the internal team to maintain the standards moving forward. Subsequent usability testing confirmed the redesign objectives, users were able to use the site more effectively and the brand implementation was more consistent throughout the user experience.


Additional Pages:

Another version of the homepage and below is the site prior to the redesign.
Sun Microsystems
Sun Microsystems

 

Sun Microsystems
A page from the styleguide to help maintain the standards for ads and colors.
Sun Microsystems

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Donoughe Design Studio is conveniently located in San Mateo, Ca. In the middle of the Bay Area between the Silicon Valley and San Francisco. We are specialized in print, brand identity and interactive web design. The studio is known for its interactive marketing expertise, but we create everything from annual reports to flash design and from web application development to brand strategy. We create marketing communication pieces that meet your unique goals and objectives.