Web Design 101
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What are the influences on web design?

  • Social media, advertising, personal preferences, politics
  • Technology, content, economy, visuals, usability (correct)
  • Sports, entertainment, fashion, food, travel
  • Geography, history, culture, language, religion

    • What are the two main purposes of web design?

  • Inform/educate and entertain (correct)
  • Sell and inform/educate
  • Entertain and persuade
  • Persuade and sell

    • Good design should be __________, interesting, easy to use, uniform, and visitor-focused.

    understandable

    True or false: The purpose of web design is only to persuade visitors.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The purpose of web design is only to inform and educate visitors.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five characteristics of good web design?

    <p>Good web design should be understandable, interesting, easy to use, uniform, and visitor-focused.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main purposes of web design?

    <p>To inform/educate and persuade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main purposes of web design?

    <p>The two main purposes of web design are to inform/educate or persuade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main purposes of web design?

    <p>To inform/educate and persuade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five characteristics of good design?

    <p>The five characteristics of good design are understandability, interestingness, ease of use, uniformity, and visitor-focused.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an influence on web design?

    <p>Advertising</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of good web design?

    <p>Understandable, interesting, easy to use, uniform, visitor-centric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Technology, nature of content, economy, visuals, and usability objectives are not factors that influence web design.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an influence on web design?

    <p>Demographics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The nature of content has no influence on web design.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is no __________ way to create a website, as rules are only guidelines.

    <p>right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the influences on web design?

    <p>Technology, content, economy, visuals, usability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two purposes of web design?

    <p>The two purposes of web design are to inform/educate or persuade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of web design?

    <p>Inform/educate, persuade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can rules for web design be broken?

    <p>Yes, rules for web design are only guidelines, and there is no right way to create a website.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The purpose of web design is to inform/educate or __________.

    <p>persuade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some characteristics of good web design?

    <p>Understandable, interesting, easy to use, uniform, visitor-centric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Good web design is not visitor-centered.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of good design?

    <p>Understandable, interesting, easy to use, uniform, visitor-centric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of good design?

    <p>Understandable, interesting, easy to use, uniform, visitor-centric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are rules in web design absolute, or are they merely guidelines?

    <p>Rules in web design are only guidelines, and there is no right way to create a website.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Rules in web design should always be followed strictly.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Visitors do not want control over online material.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pre-design work that needs to be done?

    <p>Consider mission, target audience, set goals, gather content, create outline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is an ad-hoc process good for web design?

    <p>For short-lived websites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A typical website evolution goes from Generation 1 (replacing paper info) to Generation 4 (____________ and technology integrated).

    <p>content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the downside of using an ad-hoc process for web design?

    <p>It can result in errors and difficult maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is an ad-hoc process good for web design?

    <p>For short-lived sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four generations of website evolution?

    <p>The four generations of website evolution are Generation 1 (replacing paper info), Generation 2 (interactive communication), Generation 3 (transactional), and Generation 4 (content and technology integrated).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four generations of website evolution?

    <p>The four generations of website evolution are Generation 1 (replaces paper info) to Generation 4 (content and technology integrated).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Users do not want control over online material.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Aim of website evolution is to repeat the problems of earlier generations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Design methods can either be an ad-hoc process or a methodical, well-thought-out __________.

    <p>process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in pre-design work?

    <p>Consider mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two design methods in web design?

    <p>The two design methods in web design are ad-hoc process and methodical, well-thought-out process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two design methods for creating a website?

    <p>The two design methods for creating a website are ad-hoc process vs. methodical, well-thought-out process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered during pre-design work?

    <p>The mission, target audience, and goals of the website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Generations 1-3 of websites have no problems.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the design fixes for readability?

    <p>High contrast, white space, larger fonts, clear navigation, limited page noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the pre-design considerations for web design?

    <p>Consider mission, target audience, set goals, gather content, create outline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Economic considerations, such as __________, staff time, or in-house vs. outsourcing, can impact web design decisions.

    <p>budget</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some design fixes for readability?

    <p>High contrast, white space, larger fonts, clear navigation, limited page noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some design fixes for readability?

    <p>High contrast, white space, larger fonts, clear navigation, limited page noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some design fixes for readability?

    <p>High contrast, white space, larger fonts, clear navigation, limited page noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the economic considerations when creating a website?

    <p>The economic considerations when creating a website are budget, staff time, in-house vs. outsourcing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Ad-hoc design process is only suitable for large websites.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done for accessibility issues?

    <p>Provide solutions for disabilities, use clear navigation, descriptive links, text equivalents, plain English, markup and style sheets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Ad-hoc design process is always better than the methodical design process.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the economic considerations in web design?

    <p>The economic considerations in web design include budget, staff time, and in-house versus outsourcing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long are users willing to wait for a download?

    <p>10 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long are users willing to wait for a download?

    <p>10 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Well-thought-out web design is more effective, understandable, and easier to navigate.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important factor to consider in web design?

    <p>The most important factor to consider in web design is designing for the user, not the browser.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Ad-hoc design process is useful for short lifespan, small sites, or specific purposes.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key to usability in web design?

    <p>The key to usability in web design is to design for the user, not the browser.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long are users willing to wait for a download?

    <p>10 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Usability is key, so it's important to design for the user, not the __________.

    <p>browser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done during approvals/proofing?

    <p>Get feedback, proofread for grammar, validate for accessibility and compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done for maintenance/improvement?

    <p>Set schedule, review content and design, use cutting-edge tools if appropriate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be provided for accessibility issues?

    <p>Solutions for disabilities, clear navigation, descriptive links, text equivalents, plain English, markup and style sheets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should web designers do to address accessibility issues?

    <p>Use clear navigation, descriptive links, and plain English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to address accessibility issues in web design?

    <p>Provide solutions for disabilities, use clear navigation, descriptive links, text equivalents, plain English, markup and style sheets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Pre-design work does not include identifying the target audience.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Well-thought-out web design has fewer problems.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should cutting-edge tools be used in web design?

    <p>Cutting-edge tools should be used to enhance information, not just to look cool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should cutting-edge tools be used in web design?

    <p>Cutting-edge tools should be used to enhance information, not just to look cool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cutting-edge tools should be used to enhance information, not just to __________ cool.

    <p>look</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the accessibility issue that entities doing business with the federal government must consider?

    <p>Entities doing business with the federal government must include solutions for employees with disabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done during the approvals/proofing stage of web design?

    <p>Validate for accessibility and compliance, and get feedback from others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should designers do before launching a website?

    <p>Get feedback, proofread for grammar, validate for accessibility and compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the accessibility issue in web design?

    <p>The accessibility issue in web design is that entities doing business with the federal government must include solutions for employees with disabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Pre-design work includes mission, target audience, and content organization.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Accessibility issues must be considered, as entities doing business with the federal government must include solutions for employees with __________.

    <p>disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Usability does not include response times.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done during the approvals/proofing stage?

    <p>Get feedback, proofread for grammar, validate for accessibility and compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Accessibility is not important in web design.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To maintain and improve a website, set a __________ schedule and conduct quarterly reviews of the site.

    <p>maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of maintenance and improvement for a website?

    <p>It is important to set a maintenance schedule and conduct quarterly reviews of the site for maintenance and improvement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done during the maintenance/improvement stage of web design?

    <p>Set a schedule, review content and design, and use cutting-edge tools if appropriate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should designers do to maintain and improve a website?

    <p>Set a schedule, review content and design, use cutting-edge tools if appropriate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should maintenance and improvement be handled in web design?

    <p>Maintenance and improvement should be handled by setting a maintenance schedule and conducting quarterly reviews of the site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done during the maintenance/improvement stage?

    <p>Set schedule, review content and design, use cutting-edge tools if appropriate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Usability does not include response times.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the factors affecting readability and response times in web design?

    <p>The factors affecting readability and response times in web design include font size, font type, color, and images.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of considering the target audience in pre-design work?

    <p>It helps to determine the website's usability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Good web design should be uniform and boring.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Accessibility is not important in web design.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    __________ and response times are factors affecting website readability and usability.

    <p>Readability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of visuals in web design?

    <p>They can enhance the user experience and convey information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors affect readability and response times in web design?

    <p>Factors that affect readability and response times in web design include font size, color contrast, and image optimization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not an influence on web design?

    <p>Social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of web design?

    <p>The ultimate goal of web design is to create a website that effectively serves its purpose and meets the needs of its users.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Rules are always strict guidelines in web design.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of good design in web design?

    <p>Good design in web design is crucial to creating a website that is understandable, interesting, easy to use, uniform, and visitor-focused.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Visuals have no influence on web design.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important factor to consider during pre-design work?

    <p>The mission, target audience, and goals of the website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Designers should use innovative tools to __________ information, rather than just focusing on aesthetics.

    <p>enhance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Purpose of web design: inform/educate, persuade
    • Influences on web design: technology, content, economy, visuals, usability
    • Good design is understandable, interesting, easy to use, uniform, visitor-centric
    • Ad-hoc process can lead to errors, difficult maintenance, but is good for short-lived sites
    • Pre-design work: consider mission, target audience, set goals, gather content, create outline
    • Design fixes for readability: high contrast, white space, larger fonts, clear navigation, limited page noise
    • Response times: users will wait for payoff, provide feedback for downloads over 10 seconds
    • Accessibility issues: provide solutions for disabilities, use clear navigation, descriptive links, text equivalents, plain English, markup and style sheets
    • Approvals/Proofing: get feedback, proofread for grammar, validate for accessibility and compliance
    • Maintenance/Improvement: set schedule, review content and design, use cutting-edge tools if appropriate.

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    Test your knowledge of web design with this informative quiz! From the purpose of web design to the influences that shape it, this quiz covers it all. Learn about the key elements of good design and the importance of pre-design work. Discover the design fixes that improve readability and the response times users expect. Find out how to address accessibility issues and navigate approvals and proofing. Finally, explore the best practices for maintenance and improvement. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, this quiz is sure

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