7 Sites that Provide an Ambient User Experience

Ambient user experience relates to the tone and personality of a site. It’s about shaping how users feel and influencing their perception. It’s something additional to a site that is unrelated to how the site functions, and providing it can have a powerful effect on users and their emotional connection with a site.

Here is a list of 7 sites that provide an ambient user experience:

Vimeo
Vimeo’s homepage features an informal and friendly welcome message as well as making use of sky and sun imagery in the background. These features give the site a warm, relaxed and friendly feel.

Geek Storage
It’s the cartoon illustrations and geek humour on this site that give it a friendly and appealing tone.

CodeSlam
CodeSlam with its messages like “Your email is safe in our galaxy too.” and playful visuals.

Storenvy
Another example of playful imagery that gives the site a fun element.

Innocent Drinks
Innocent Drinks, particularly the family element of the site gives it a friendly appeal.

Flickr
Flickr with its quirky welcome messages.

The Show 09
The informal text content and wacky illustrations give this site a welcoming and friendly feel.