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Location: Connecticut, United States

I am an Interactive Digital Design student at Quinnipiac University. I am also minoring in Screenwriting.

Tuesday, November 09, 2004

Flash Site Roth Time

This flash based website called Roth Time is a unique website when it comes to interacting with the viewer. Dieter Roth, the artist, made a collection his work on this website. When first opening the flash portion of the site, artwork is being piled up as if it were just dropped to the ground while the site is loading. Then, once the pictures are finished, the viewer could mouse over the pictures to find a title to them. If you mouse over one towards the bottom it moves up to the front. I was kind of confused about how to reach the pictures that were on the bottom until I found out that you could move the art that was on top allowing you to admire the bottom pieces. I found that to be creative even though it is an obvious concept. I haven't found many sites where you can rearrange things on the site yourself. I liked that idea because it made you feel like you were going through the pieces of art as if you were really there and Roth was really showing you his artwork. The viewer can also examine the picture up close by clicking in examine. This flash site has a really great looking and easy to use layout that is simple but creative.