P/EI/66. Dissertation. Music website: features of effective design

The dissertation investigates the factors behind an effective website design within the music industry conducting a study of user attitudes and preferences and constructing a formal and an informal interface for the placement company BMG UK & Ireland. The review of literature touches upon the methodologies of systems development, art styles, current music websites, etc. Research methods include secondary data analysis and primary data collection through interviews, questionnaires and observation. Attitudes to formal and informal interface designs are compared; conclusions are made about their usability.