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Structure and Access: 2 Fundamental Web Design Principles
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 A visual metaphor needs to enhance the underlying information of the site. A card filing system has been used successfully as a visual metaphor and navigation system. Queensland Artworkers Allianceweb site is one example [HREF5]
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Principle 2:
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