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May 1, 2009
Design Function
Graphics, Colors & Fonts 20 points W3C Valid HTML and CSS 20 points
Are the colors and graphics complimentary? Are the images well placed and fast loading? Are there any broken images? Are the fonts well suited to the design? This is a yes or no – either the site validates or it doesn't. Review will explain what's broken and why and offer tips for fixing it.
First Impression 10 points User Interface 10 points
Overall impression of the design at first glance. How well can the user navigate and interact with the site?
Composition 10 points Cross-Browser Compatibility 10 points
How is the design placed on the screen? Is the composition of the page aesthetically pleasing? Does it draw the eye to relevant areas? Does the design work as intended cross browser and platform?
Resolution 5 points Load Time 5 points
How well does the design work and/or break in different resolutions? How quickly does the design load?
Originality 5 points User Experience 5 points
How original is the design? Especially if it is a personal design (not a template for mass use), how unique and reflective of the comic is it? Overall, how is the user experience? Are there distracting images, gadgets, videos, etc? How easy is it for the user to enjoy the site?

Points will be converted in the following scale:

Points Stars Category
0-4 points 0 stars Fundamentally Flawed
5-10 points ½ stars Fundamentally Flawed
11-20 points 1 star Fundamentally Flawed
21-30 points 1½ stars Fundamentally Flawed
31-40 points 2 stars Needs Work
41-50 points 2½ stars Needs Work
51-60 points 3 stars Needs Work
61-70 points 3½ stars Needs Work
71-80 points 4 stars Solid Effort
81-90 points 4½ stars Solid Effort
91-99 points 5 stars Solid Effort
100 points gold standard Gold Standard

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