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What is the primary goal of a website?
What is the primary goal of a website?
To fulfill a specific purpose, such as sharing information, facilitating communication, or promoting products/services.
What is the primary objective when visiting a website?
What is the primary objective when visiting a website?
To absorb as much valuable information as possible in the shortest amount of time.
How do colors enhance the experience of website visitors?
How do colors enhance the experience of website visitors?
Colors set the mood and tone, improve readability and accessibility, and evoke trust and professionalism.
Why is typeface an essential factor in website design?
Why is typeface an essential factor in website design?
What is the role of images in delivering a complete message on a website?
What is the role of images in delivering a complete message on a website?
What does navigation refer to in web design?
What does navigation refer to in web design?
What does layout refer to in web design?
What does layout refer to in web design?
How is a grid useful in website layout?
How is a grid useful in website layout?
Why is mobile layout important in web design?
Why is mobile layout important in web design?
What is the F-pattern layout based on?
What is the F-pattern layout based on?
Why is load time an important factor for the success of a website?
Why is load time an important factor for the success of a website?
Name the 7 listed web design elements.
Name the 7 listed web design elements.
What does it mean for a website to have portable design?
What does it mean for a website to have portable design?
Why should websites be designed for low bandwidth?
Why should websites be designed for low bandwidth?
What two concepts make up the web design element of 'direction'?
What two concepts make up the web design element of 'direction'?
What are the 5 listed concepts that make up web design elements?
What are the 5 listed concepts that make up web design elements?
What does WYSIWYG stand for and what does it mean?
What does WYSIWYG stand for and what does it mean?
Flashcards
Website Purpose
Website Purpose
Categorizing a website based on its primary goal, such as information sharing, e-commerce, or marketing.
Website Communication
Website Communication
The primary objective when visiting a website is to absorb valuable information quickly.
Colors in Web Design
Colors in Web Design
Enhance the user experience by setting the mood, improving readability, accessibility, and evoking trust.
Typeface in web design
Typeface in web design
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The role of Images
The role of Images
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Website Navigation
Website Navigation
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Website Layout
Website Layout
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Grid Layout
Grid Layout
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Mobile Layout
Mobile Layout
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F-Pattern Layout
F-Pattern Layout
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Website Load Time
Website Load Time
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Web Design Elements
Web Design Elements
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Portable Design
Portable Design
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Design for Low Bandwidth accessibility
Design for Low Bandwidth accessibility
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Website Direction
Website Direction
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Website Accessibility
Website Accessibility
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Convenience
Convenience
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WYSIWYG
WYSIWYG
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Study Notes
Web Design Principles
- Important principles to consider when designing websites
- Website categorization relies on the goal intended to be achieved
- Websites are visited to absorb valuable information as quickly as possible
- Color use enhances the experience for website visitors
- Colors set a certain mood and tone; improving readability and accessibility, and instilling trust
Typeface
- A crucial part of web design, and considered the most noticeable from a visual perspective
- Refers to the style and design of text for the website; also known as font family
- Typeface choices impact readability, aesthetics, and user experience
Images
- Deliver a complete message that the website intends to convey to its audience
Navigation
- Refers to providing a way for the audience to navigate the website and its subpages
Layout
- Involves the physical arrangement of content and elements on a website
- Grids are useful for creating sections or groups of related information
- Mobile devices and the portability they afford boost the popularity of viewing web content
- Human vision flows like the letter "F"
- F-Pattern layouts are applicable for websites with heavy reading content rather than image driven websites
Load Time
- A basis for website success, that will appear on the viewer's display
Web Design Elements
- Key elements in web page design
Portable Design
- Websites should be portable across browsers, operating systems, and computer platforms
Low Bandwidth Design
- Websites need accessibility at a variety of speeds
Direction
- Websites must be in order and organized, and be designed to grant easy access for the user
White space
- Creating white spaces helps to simplify the screen
Convenience
- Buttons for selection should be accessible and conveniently placed
Regular Testing
- Conducting routine tests is extremely important
WYSIWYG
- Stands for "What You See Is What You Get"
- Any element you add, insert, draw, place, rearrange, etc., on a page will appear the exact same to the end-user
PETA Activity
- Activities include creating a website using tools like Google Sites or Wix
- Options for theme include a blog post with user selected topics or a portfolio of your best and previous work
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