Designing a website to work on a mobile device is much different than designing a website to be viewed on a laptop or computer. Before you start navigating the world of mobile design, know the things that you should avoid. Your Design Isn’t Responsive Creating a whole...
As an important tool in web design, CSS is a term that you should understand With its many uses you are sure to find it beneficial to your web design. What is CSS? Short for Cascading Style Sheet, CSS was created as a way for developers to...
For many businesses the ‘About Us’ page is the most visited page on a website. Users look to this page to get a feel for a company’s philosophy. This space is the perfect opportunity to attract users by sharing information and expressing your personality. Write Out Your Mission Let users...
Now that we’ve gone over all the fundamentals of UI Design, it’s time to see what happens when all the elements come together. A website with good UI design needs to have seamless navigation and an intuitive interface. Paper by Fifty-Three is an iPad application for artists. Designed with the artist...
As designers and business owners start to realize how crucial good UI can be to keep customers happy, we are seeing more creativity in how they are designed. Here are some are some of the most popular user interface designs being used now. Skeuomorphism This design takes elements and...
Before you start to make changes to your UI design, it’s important to learn the do’s and dont's. Here is a list of common mistakes you don’t want to make and some advice on how to avoid them. 1. Slow Loading Web Pages One of the most frustrating things when...
Last week we learned why it’s important to have good user interface and now we’re here to help you get there. These five fundamentals will help you enhance your user interface design and make you feel more knowledgeable about the process. 1. Be Clear The first priority for any interface...
You encounter UI more often than you might think. Every time you pick up your phone, login to your computer, or browse a website, UI is at work. So, what is it and why is it fundamental to your design? What is UI? Short for user interface, UI concentrates on the...
Your homepage is the most important page on your website. It’s the entrance point for first time visitors. Here are a few ways to get visitors active on your site. 1. Imagine User Personas Start off by understanding your user's needs. A great technique to get inside a user’s mind is by creating personas....
A killer website can be a great reflection of who you are as a business. Before entering the intimidating world of the web, we’ve collected a rundown of what to expect. Cost You must be comfortable investing time and money into your web presence up front. Take the time to...
