MetaLab puts the (design) smackdown on Zappos site

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With extensive notes about the importance of coherent web design, Andrew Wilkinson at MetaLab redesigned the front page of Zappos website to be more user-friendly and consistent. While the changes look minor, the thought behind them creates a cleaner look, utilizing icons familiar to anyone and a unity in link styles and colors. Read the whole article which goes into detail about web usability and design consistency.