An Empirical Investigation of Color Temperature and Gender Effects on Web Aesthetics  

Limited research exists on the relevance of hedonic dimensions of human-computer interaction to usability, with only a small set of this research being empirical in nature. Furthermore, previous research has obtained mixed support for gender differences regarding perceptions of attractiveness and usability in Web site design. This empirical research addresses the above gap by studying the effects of color temperature and gender on perceptions of Web site aesthetics.

Coursaris, Constantinos K., Sarah J. Sweirenga and Ethan Watrall. Journal of Usability Studies (2008). Articles>Web Design>Aesthetics>Gender

Website Aesthetics: What Has It Got To Do With Usability?

How we choose what to buy is a key question that should be asked when designing an ecommerce website. Find out the importance of and relationship between aesthetics and usability.

Gray, Alistair. Webcredible (2009). Articles>Web Design>Aesthetics>Usability

The Elegance of Imperfection

Bringing heart to web experiences can be difficult, since websites and applications are fundamentally a construct of logic (via code). While you can’t create a website that functions as a pure expression of wabi-sabi, finding ways to infuse our creations with a hint of wabi-sabi adds a new dimension to our work. It forces us to consider how the natural order of our physical world should inform the virtual worlds of information that we create. One way this natural order finds expression in the web design world is through the notion of elegance.

Sherwin, David. List Apart, A (2009). Articles>Web Design>Aesthetics

Making an Impact: Measuring Web Design Effectiveness

Want to build a great website incorporating aesthetic design and usability? Find out what to measure to help ensure your site has great aesthetic design.

Gray, Alistair. Webcredible (2009). Articles>Web Design>Aesthetics>Usability