Hi Rein, I've recently written a blog post on the concept of the fold. I've also referenced some other useful articles in there, so it should answer your questions: http://leemcivor.co.uk/2009/11/23/why-the-fold-isnt-dead/
Basically, whilst the fold does exist, its location varies - now more than ever. Different screen sizes, different devices etc mean the fold could be anywhere and you can't really design for a specific height. Also, if your design indicates content / functionality further down the page then the fold doesn't stop people scrolling. People scroll if they think they need to. Pages should have a natural flow, which means everything can't, and shouldn't, be at the top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=48250 ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [email protected] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
