Zeldman redesigns using pure XHTML/CSS. In his post today, I think he hits the nail on the head with regards to Web design: “… we are interested in facilitating ease of use — within an appropriately branded environment that looks good and loads fast.” And further “… For us, the labor of design consists in the proportioning and positioning of only those elements that are needed.” Right on.

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