One of most incredible inventions I've ever come across is web cam and its process of video conferencing. This is just so futuristic I can't believe they really exist and are readily available to anyone with Internet, speakers, and right software. I'm not absolutely sure but doesn't this spell end of telephones? Now we can have conversations with people on other side of world, and see their face moving as we hear them speaking live.

Picture this: You're an Antarctic explorer on a solo journey in middle of ice and snow on your way to South Pole. The only living creatures around are slippery penguins sliding around having fun. You're in your special tent keeping safe from intense wind from blizzard outside. As you boil up water on your portable stove you flip open your laptop (with battery recharger, broadband Internet, and in-built speakers) and connect with your family back in Russia. You can see their smiles as you hear them speak. What a magical connection!

There are plenty of web sites out there in which basic elements of design are ignored. The viewer may experience overkill and frustration, instead of gently receiving message or information. Here are some simple ways to help clarify your web site's message for your company or organization. Use web as a tool for sales, community contact, and to improve, rather than detract from a business entity’s image.

Choosing Your Images Choose site images carefully. Collect simple illustrations or photographs that are in sync with company mission or philosophy. A few select images will have more impact than many images competing for eye’s attention. Avoid images that are distracting or trendy. Don’t simply use graphics to be cool. How many photos or images are appropriate? A good rule of thumb is one to two images per web page. Select photos and images as carefully as you select text, and you’ll be on your way to a better site. The exception to rule is for sites that market a large amount of products or contain many points of interest, where small thumbnail images may be more appropriate.

Placement of Images on Page Do you want photo or graphic to be centerpiece? The first thing eye sees? If so, place it in central position. If not, maybe photo or graphic is related to some of text, and it can be placed nearby this text to accentuate it. Remember, we read from left to right. Some say left represents past, center present, and right future. Content may be organized this way on page intentionally, to heighten this resonance with viewer. Don’t let site images be a distraction or hindrance to understanding. Instead, they should blend well into site content and not be a contrast to message on page. Images should not compete with content, they should enhance it.