Interesting Interfaces

Since there are many different types of interfaces on the web, I thought I'd post two that I feel are really great examples of one of my favorite types of interface. What I like to call "The scrolling interface" (maybe that is the technical name, maybe not... I don't really know). Usually, sites with only one type of content or a single subject matter work well for this style of interface (i.e. portfolio sites - which was why I chose it for this class). These interfaces are effective because they keep the user interested by creating a playful, dynamic way of interacting with the content without a whole lot of clicking (which nobody likes doing). Oh, and the greatest part about these sites.... NO FLASH! So here we go...


Sursly.com - online portfolio of Tyler Finck, Webdesigner

I've been a fan of the design of this site for awhile. It features a very simple linear design but is very effective at keeping the user interested with a normally dry subject (portfolio) through it's use of "analog" transitions: http://www.sursly.com/


Nile Inside - Some sort of russian art site i think?

I can't read russian, but I'm still a fan of dynamic scrolling interfaces and i like the expandable items: http://inside.nile.ru/#years-2008/