Comparing the final outcome to the initial low fidelity sketches the website became simpler to navigate and the each page structures and information also became more systematic. Due to the familiar navigation structure of the website navigation icons became redundant for the website, adding the simplistic look and each transition page is natural and predictable that it takes the users in a clear and concrete journey throughout, making it easier for them to focus on the contents of the website. Along with the clear navigation is the minimal colour palette used which not only highlighted the characters effectively through the contrast of the yellow on the blue background but also made it easier for users to concentrate as the cool tone of the page made for a calm and serious character for the website that the users can definitely feel. The use of a fresh serif typeface (Mazius Review 20.09) also lended itself to highlight the characters more as the typeface contrasted how curvy and soft the characters are compared to it's sharp serifs and strong stems and curves. The information and content of the website is also clearly grouped and separated in order for users to not feel overloaded with information that it may feel too bothersome for them to learn. This also means that by grouping certain information together, certain sections and pages of the website will be written heavy. For example, the 'About page' is particularly long as it covers the history, theories and origins of the script; covering most information needed in order for the users to understand the cultural and societal meanings and symbols of the script in order for them to appreciate the script even more. On the other hand, the 'Characters/Learn the characters page' is short and straight to the point as it is intended to focus solely on how the characters are used and written, providing straight to the point descriptions and easy examples that the users can use as guides on how the characters can be used in the appropriate context. As simple as the website is, it serves it's appropriate purpose to the brief it is answering as well as provide a sufficient way for its audiences to learn more about the script, Baybayin, in a very easy way whilst still presenting the audiences with the right information along with a minimal yet effective aesthetic.
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