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The secrets of a great website design

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Website design is essentially a creative process and is more artistic than technical. However, there are a few unsaid secrets around it because all in all, it is a medium of presentation and the reason why some website designs stand out more than others is that they know these secrets. Now it's time for you to learn them to create visually appealing websites. Keeping the design balanced As a website designer, the first thing you apply to your designs is a well-constructed balance. which can be seen in the layout of a website. The visual weight of a website design can be manipulated by adding or removing elements like colour, text, imagery, etc. Say one symbol on the website is neon green, then the colour itself will set off the entire balance. Achieving a balance can take some time and training. Always use grids Compartmentalizing designs within grids is related to balance. Grids are vertical rulers that put a web page into columns. Columns allow the viewer t...

How User Experience affects the design

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Having a website that looks stunning is completely wasted if users landing on the website doesn’t know the navigation path. Users visit websites for information and if your website design doesn’t appear to deliver the right set to them, they will click off no matter how fabulous it looks. Similarly, if you have a simple and easy to use website design that looks unappealing, it will have a similar effect. Therefore, it is essential to balance aesthetic appeal with user experience (UX). Here are some aspects of user experience, that should be considered while designing a website. Navigation Website navigation elements can look out-dated or clunky if designers don't use them effectively. It essential to know the placement and usage of icons, drop-down menus, and other elements to create a stunning and user-centric website designs . Images Some designers use visually appealing pictures, illustrations , and icons they fit right with the company’s image, but they la...