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The Random Organization structure is typically used for commercial sites.
False
The Visual Design Principle of Repetition is used to create visual excitement.
False
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) is based on three principles.
False
Section 508 is a standard for accessibility, not a legal requirement.
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A person using an old, outdated computer does not benefit from increased accessibility.
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Alignment is a Visual Design Principle that is used to group related items.
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The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) is only applicable to people with physical disabilities.
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The Random Organization structure has a clear path through the site.
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A hierarchical website organization is often used for personal websites.
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Linear organization is suitable for a tutorial or tour of a website.
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A website with a hierarchical organization can have too many immediate choices, leading to a confusing and less usable website.
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Random organization is also known as web organization.
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A hierarchical website organization should have a clearly defined home page.
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A website with a hierarchical organization can be too deep, resulting in a frustrated website visitor.
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Linear organization is used for commercial and corporate websites.
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Grouping, or 'chunking', related areas can help to avoid a confusing and less usable website.
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A website's layout should be designed to look the same in all major browsers.
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The principles of visual design are not important for web design.
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Progressive enhancement is a technique used to ensure that a website functions poorly in older browsers.
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Testing at various screen resolutions is not necessary for web design.
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Responsive web design is not a concept that should be considered in web design.
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The target audience of a website does not affect the design of the website.
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Universal design is not a principle that should be applied to web design.
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The readability of the text on a web page is not important for web design.
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Study Notes
Website Organization
- Random Organization: also known as "Web" Organization, with no clear path through the site, often used for artistic or concept sites, not typically used for commercial sites
- Hierarchical Organization: clear home page, navigation links to major site sections, often used for commercial and corporate websites
- Linear Organization: a series of pages that provide a tutorial, tour, or presentation, with sequential viewing
Design Principles
- Repetition: repeat visual elements throughout design
- Contrast: add visual excitement and draw attention
- Proximity: group related items together
- Alignment: align elements to create visual unity
Design for Accessibility
- Importance of Accessibility: "The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect." - Tim Berners-Lee
- Benefits of increased accessibility: for people with physical disabilities, slow internet connections, old computers, and mobile phones
- Legal Requirement: Section 508
- Standards: WCAG 2.0, WCAG 2.1
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1): based on four principles (POUR)
- Perceivable: content must be easy to see or hear
- Operable: interface components must be operable by mouse and keyboard
- Understandable: content and controls must be easy to read and well-organized
- Robust: content must use correct syntax and function on popular operating systems, browsers, and assistive technologies
Web Design Basics
- Learning Outcomes:
- Describe common website organizations
- Describe principles of visual design
- Design for target audience
- Create clear navigation
- Improve text readability
- Use graphics appropriately
- Choose a color scheme
- Apply universal design
- Describe web page layout design techniques
- Describe responsive web design
- Apply best practices of web design
Web Page Design
- Browser Compatibility: test with current and recent versions of major browsers and mobile devices, use progressive enhancement
- Screen Resolution: test at various screen resolutions and with multiple devices
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Test your knowledge of visual design principles, including random organization, repetition, and contrast, and their applications in web design and visual arts.
