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Evaluation of Web Graphics

Site evaluated: United Nations

Purpose of Graphics on This Site:

The graphics on the UN home page are subtle, but help to make the page more attractive and to communicate key concepts regarding the UN's mission. The most prominent image is the banner, which includes the UN logo, the word "United Nations" and the tag-line "We the peoples... A stronger UN for a better world" and a world map. There are also three semi-transparent background images in the center of the page, showing flags and people. Each of these images suggests and symbolizes independent nations working together as one body, one world.

Guidelines for Effective Use of Graphics

  1. Yes - Graphics fit the purpose, organization, and style of the page.
  2. Yes - Large graphics have been avoided.
  3. Yes - Graphics help to guide the viewers' focus to the important content on the page.
  4. Yes - Overly bright and potentially "obnoxious" images have been avoided.
  5. Yes - Graphics have not been used for textual content, other than the banner.
  6. Yes - Alternate text is present for all images.
  7. Yes - Where text appears in graphics (the banner) there is ample contrast.

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Web Photo Album

wild horses drinking water at a pond Aren't these ponies the sweetest?!?

wild horses drinking water at a pond Ready for her close-up.

wild horses forging a river Here they go again! Swimming across a river!