Web Design Degree Center has released a ranked list of the most well-designed college websites in the United States
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — This is one of the first major rankings of college website designs, and evaluates web design factors such as accessibility, usefulness, branding, responsiveness, look and feel on various platforms (mobile, desktop), design elements, and visuals. After evaluating thousands of school websites using these criteria, the editors of Web Design Degree Center selected what they viewed as the 30 most effective designs. The final ranked list can be viewed at the following URL: http://www.webdesigndegreecenter.org/best-designed-college-websites
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"A university's website is part of its very identity [and] it's such a pleasure to see how some schools have really gone the extra mile to offer an exciting online experience," said Yusuf Laher, chief author and researcher for the list.
University websites are not only often a student's first contact with a university, they go on to serve as a portal for enrolled students, offering direction when it comes to programming, campus activities, scheduling, and other things necessary for an enriching student experience.
Universities and colleges that made the list (listed alphabetically):
Bates College
Bay State College
Belmont University
Biola Undergrad
Bob Jones University
Boston University
Brooklyn College
Brown University
Champlain College
Clemson University
Davidson College
Delaware Valley College
DePauw University
Drexel University
Full Sail University
Harvard University
Johns Hopkins University
Maryland Institute College of Art
Middlebury College
Neumont University
Oberlin College
Rhode Island School of Design
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
Saint Joseph's University
School of Visual Arts
Stonehill College
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
The University of Chicago
University of Notre Dame
University of Rochester
Web Design Degree Center is a resource for both aspiring web designers and web designers already in the field. The mission of Web Design Degree Center is to be the number one online resource for students interested in obtaining higher education in the study of web design.
Contact:
Web Design Degree Center address:
2885 Sanford Ave SW #28636
Grandville, MI 49418
Phone:
Yusuf Laher
(616) 328-5644
Or via email:
http://www.webdesigndegreecenter.org/contact/