Website Design
Website design encompasses a variety of disciplines and skills in the creation and maintenance of internet websites. The various disciplines of website design focus on web content, appearance, usability, accessibility, navigation, and related technologies. The different disciplines of website design also include e-commerce design, which takes into consideration sales and marketing as well as customer service. It is also included in website design to make it easier for a website visitor to find specific information.
The various disciplines of website design also encompass information visualization, user experience design, and communication design. Web communication designers may work in marketing or product development to create a visual language that communicates effectively with the masses. Web user experience designers provide assistance in creating user interfaces (using software like Photoshop, Flash, and HTML), in designing and presenting content, and in creating applications. Communication designers may work with web designers to plan out the website’s message and to ensure that the site is accessible and effective to the target audience.
The design principles of website design adhere to certain rules, which must be followed for websites to be successful. The layout of the page is the first thing that web designers consider. The elements included are typography, white space, images, interactivity, layout, color scheme, image quality, and user experience, which include ease of navigation, speed of loading/loading of pages, and content layering and organization. These elements combine to create a visually attractive layout, which is easy to read and use. Web designers will work with the client to decide on the layout of the page, including the appearance of the background, the color scheme, and any touch-up needed, the overall appearance of the page, and any other special elements desired.
