Grid - www.time.com

Time.com has a clearly outlined grid layout which stays within the boundaries of the grid. It works well for their design because you instantly focus to the main story in the center of the page which has the largest photo. But then you are also able to make your way around the page without confusion to the smaller stories which are places on the left hand side as well as on the top of the page. I think it is difficult for any magazine or newspaper to display their homepages in such a way that they can fit all of the stories they would like to focus and also not overwhelm the reader.

This grid aids the reader by organizing a surplus of information. Certain news broadcast stations such as cnn.com I feel have an awful layout that I could not navigate easily. It was hard to figure out where to go and what to read. Time.com makes it easier to catch up on what's going on through the design of their website.

Overall there is a very simple structure. I do find it engaging in a sense that I do not become confused. Current events can give you a headache all on their own and you don't need the design/ layout of a website to add to the frustration. I do not feel any tension while viewing or navigating the page. If anything I find it inviting to browse around.