explaining ideas for web design

1. BRIEF
RESEARCH
REFERENCE
DESIGNING
&
CONCEPTUALISING
Web REFLECTION
REVISIONS
Design PRESENTATION
process EVALUATION

2. Interview with the
client to get the
design brief
THE
BRIEF

3. Conduct research on
the industry itself,
THE its history and
competitors.
Problem-solve
research first, design later.

4. Conduct research on web
designs that have been
successful and on current
styles and trends that may
relate to the design
brief. Follow trends not
for their own sake but
rather to be aware of
them:
longevity in web design is
key.
reference

5. Develop the web design
concepts) around the brief and
your research. This is the
single most important part of
the design process. Get
creative and be inspired
sketching isnt time-
consuming and is a really good
way to put ideas in your head
right on paper.
Design and
After that its always easier to
actually design it on the
computer.
Sketching helps to evolve your
imagination: once you
conceptualise
understand it you will always
start from just white paper..

6. Take breaks throughout
the design process. This
helps your ideas
mature, renews your
enthusiasm and allows
you to solicit feedback.
It also gives you a fresh
perspective on your
work.
reflection

7. Whether you position yourself
as a contractor (ie.getting
instructions from the client or
build a long-lasting
relationship (ie. guiding the
client to the best solution),
revise and improve the website
as required..
revisions

8. Present your website to the
client
Show that it has been tested on
a variety of different browsers
and that the links work
Explain how you have met the
brief and further development
ideas
presentation

9. Evaluate what you have done
Have you met the brief
Are you happy with your own work
rate
What could you do better
Did you plan well
Did you follow the plan
What would you do better next
time
Are you happy with it
evaluate

10. Concept based on logo design info
from smashing magazine
Title font 84 Rock
Text font chelt press
Background image digital revolutions
Sources