https://www.webmaster-forums.net/crss/node/1026319 en https://www.webmaster-forums.net/web-design-and-graphics/do-you-break-mould-or-go-flow#comment-1158853 <p>I agree that it should be approached with due care and caution and I guess it is the case of don't make changes for the sake of making changes right? If it ain't broke, don't fix it! <img src="https://www.webmaster-forums.net/misc/smileys/smile.png" title="Smiling" alt="Smiling" class="smiley-content" /></p> Wed, 15 Sep 2004 18:28:46 +0000 Timewell comment 1158853 at https://www.webmaster-forums.net https://www.webmaster-forums.net/web-design-and-graphics/do-you-break-mould-or-go-flow#comment-1158830 <p>I think that as far as usability features go it's best to go with the flow unless you have a good reason not to. Some would argue that all business sites should have key features in the same place (search, login, help etc.). I believe this is the topic of Neilsen's most recent article, not that I read him....</p> <p>Even with those things in place, there is surely room to break the mold. In this way, structure can be separate from form. You can still add unique elements and change the look of them. It can look completely different from others in the genre yet work the same way.</p> <p>I think it is possible to completely break the mold and go against what others are doing but it should be done with caution and good usability principles behind it. If your way is better than what others are doing, then why not?</p> Wed, 15 Sep 2004 13:27:43 +0000 Megan comment 1158830 at https://www.webmaster-forums.net