BenBrostoff/8_favorite_websites_md

## 8_favorite_websites_md
I have trouble sometimes evaluating things I'm a crazed fan about (Boston sports, books I like, etc.). When you become almost religious about an entity, it is difficult to take a step back and consider it's design and unique facets that make it good. This exercise was a test in me being object.

I think Grantland and Amazon are the heights of web design (granted, it's not HTML 5 and it's not ridiculously innovative per se, but the developers are executing on the best of what's available). Both look extremely clean and are easy to use.

I chose Thrillist because I think it's a case study of interest. It is one of many websites that just fires every shell it has at you in attempts of diverting your attention. Business Insider is a master of this craft. I do enjoy Thrillist because of the pictures and how these pictures are uniquely sorted and presented. It reminds me that anyone could be something entirely different from what they are now just by spending a few hundred bucks to get with the cool kids.

I have peaked ahead at the wireframing exercise and believe this will be a more intense observation of the three websites I chose. I'm excited to get started. It's a bit like thinking about where your water or food comes from. Ideas and content you have took for granted, you're now trying to decipher their source and construction.
	I have trouble sometimes evaluating things I'm a crazed fan about (Boston sports, books I like, etc.). When you become almost religious about an entity, it is difficult to take a step back and consider it's design and unique facets that make it good. This exercise was a test in me being object.

	I think Grantland and Amazon are the heights of web design (granted, it's not HTML 5 and it's not ridiculously innovative per se, but the developers are executing on the best of what's available). Both look extremely clean and are easy to use.

	I chose Thrillist because I think it's a case study of interest. It is one of many websites that just fires every shell it has at you in attempts of diverting your attention. Business Insider is a master of this craft. I do enjoy Thrillist because of the pictures and how these pictures are uniquely sorted and presented. It reminds me that anyone could be something entirely different from what they are now just by spending a few hundred bucks to get with the cool kids.

	I have peaked ahead at the wireframing exercise and believe this will be a more intense observation of the three websites I chose. I'm excited to get started. It's a bit like thinking about where your water or food comes from. Ideas and content you have took for granted, you're now trying to decipher their source and construction.