MLSPIN: Carousels

Carousels are now a ubiquitous way to provide information, but there are some widely accepted conventions which are not user friendly. I'm applying some of the design principles regarding discoverability as discussed by theĀ Nielsen Norman Group.

The current landing page for MLSPIN homes.
The current landing page for MLSPIN homes.

The large carousel for hero images is problematic:

Here are two solutions utilizing the illusion of continuity, as a stronger visual cue for more content:

Illusion of continuity using a fade-out gradient.
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Arrows would also be a strong visual indicator, if placed in a gutter and not on the image, to avoid possible contrast issues.

Arrows
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