{"id":1637,"date":"2008-06-28T23:55:40","date_gmt":"2008-06-29T04:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/2008\/06\/28\/how-web-designers-build-a-better-design\/"},"modified":"2008-06-28T23:55:40","modified_gmt":"2008-06-29T04:55:40","slug":"how-web-designers-build-a-better-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/?p=1637","title":{"rendered":"How Web Designers Build A Better Design"},"content":{"rendered":"
by Chris Channing<\/div>\n

One of the biggest online industries right now is the web design industry- with its many demands to create the newest and biggest thing in awe inspiring websites. Web design may be a big industry, but it isn’t the easiest to get a foothold in. In order to best “wow” the competition, there are a few practices to keep in mind.<\/p>\n

The first concept to understand in web design standards is readability. This is something too many beginners forget about when trying to make an overly stunning design. Font sizes are generally accepted to be 12 pixels in height for maximum readability, and going higher never hurts. A contrasting font color that is readable against its background is also important for keeping visitors free of frustration.<\/p>\n

Navigation is an aspect of web design that is a very close second to readability. Without proper navigation, a website will not provide the average Internet user with proper information on what they can access on the website. It isn’t the 1990’s anymore, and that just isn’t acceptable! Pretty rollover effects and menus aren’t a necessity, and the average navigation box is more than sufficient for most applications in web design.<\/p>\n

As most Internet users should know by now, there are a plethora of different web browsers to choose from. Everything from Mozilla Firefox to Internet Explorer and much more are being used by millions<\/a> worldwide. Sadly, this means that developers need to optimize their code for each and every browser to render correctly. This requries proper coding skills, which are a great asset to have for larger and more important designs.<\/p>\n

Once all the basics in standardization and readability are maintained, the act of being creative and reestablishing the norms becomes the next test. Using different palettes of colors, using new forms of shapes and blocks (The rounded rectangle box is a current favorite for web designers), and ultimately thinking of new ways to display information has become the measuring stick in how a web design project is rated.<\/p>\n

Popularized web design tactics are still good to make use of, in spite of the fact that creativity and inspiring designs are important in obtaining. Most web design features that have become popular are popular for a reason, and keeping a few of them around won’t do any harm. Most notably, the rounded text box and gradient usage of recent years is always a nice addition to any design.<\/p>\n

Closing Comments<\/p>\n

Coding and designing layouts is quite a profitable skill to have, but it will take time and effort to get to the skill level needed to do so for actual clients. And if the web design process is more of a personal gain situation, even more emphasis on creativity and inspiring designs is needed to make others take notice of one’s creations. Either way, web design is a fun industry and learning more on the subject is highly recommended.<\/p>\n

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