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Web Design Principles and Application Basic Web Design Principles Are fundamental guidelines that help create visually appealing, user-friendly, and effective websites. These principles ensure that websites are both aesthetically pleasing and functional, providing a positive user experience. 1. V...

Web Design Principles and Application Basic Web Design Principles Are fundamental guidelines that help create visually appealing, user-friendly, and effective websites. These principles ensure that websites are both aesthetically pleasing and functional, providing a positive user experience. 1. Visual Hierarchy 2. Consistency and Unity 3. Typography and Readability 4. Balance and Symmetry Visual Hierarchy Arrange elements to guide users through content. Use size, color, and positioning to emphasize important information. Consistency and Unity Maintain a consistent design across Create unity by using a harmonious pages for a cohesive experience. color palette and typography. Typography and Readability Choose fonts that are easy to read Maintain appropriate font sizes and and appropriate for your content. spacing for optimal readability. Balance and Symmetry ACHIEVE VISUAL BALANCE BY USE SYMMETRY OR ASYMMETRY TO DISTRIBUTING ELEMENTS EVENLY. CREATE DESIRED VISUAL EFFECTS. Essential Elements of Web Content Successful web design Text and Copy incorporates key elements Images and Graphics that engage Videos and Multimedia users. Text and Copy CRAFT CLEAR AND CONCISE CONTENT BREAK UP TEXT WITH HEADINGS, THAT COMMUNICATES YOUR MESSAGE. SUBHEADINGS, AND BULLET POINTS FOR EASY SCANNING. Images and Graphics Use high-quality Optimize images for visuals to enhance web to ensure fast content and evoke loading times. emotions. Videos and Multimedia Incorporate videos and interactive elements Ensure multimedia elements are compatible for dynamic engagement. with various devices and browsers. Planning Your Website A well- User-Centered Design structured plan Content Organization is essential for effective web Navigation and User design. Experience User-Centered Design Understand your target audience and design with their needs in mind. Create user personas to guide design decisions. Content Organization Plan the structure of your website by outlining pages and content hierarchy. Use wireframes to visualize layout and content placement. Navigation and User Experience Design intuitive navigation to help users easily find what they need. Test navigation to ensure smooth user experience. Web Application Architecture: Front End, Back End, Static vs. Dynamic Web Application Architecture Web application architecture refers to the structural framework and organization of various components, technologies, and systems that collaborate to create a functional and interactive web application. It encompasses the arrangement of frontend and backend components, data storage, communication protocols, and the interactions between these elements.  Fundamentals of Front and Back End Development Front-end and back-end development are the two main pillars of web application development. Front-End Development Front-end development involves creating the visual elements users interact with. It includes HTML for structure, CSS for styling, and JavaScript for interactivity. Back-End Development Back-end development focuses on the behind-the-scenes functionality of a web application. It deals with databases, servers, user authentication, and processing data. Design Your Website 1. Imagine 2. Visualize 3. Words 4. Drawing 5. Features 6. Share & Discuss