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APGR72 Week 1 Lecture (Page 2 of 3)

We are now going to explore various methods of creating clean and eye-catching screen design.

 

A Few Words About Content: Content is King

Design Guidelines: Content is king. Content determines layout and design choices. Design must communicate content effectively.

Web developers should never lose sight of the fact that most web sites exist to communicate their content. Design should never obscure content. In fact, content should determine design and structure. Before you start designing, make sure you understand the content.


An Overview of Design Techniques and Principles

Techniques for Great Design: hierarchy, focal point, eye flow, white space, simplicity, balance, consistency, unity/gestalt, appropriateness, originality, alignment, proximity, repetition, contrast

Keep these design techniques and principles in mind every time you design!

Now click on the NEXT button and we'll take a more detailed look at the design principles: Alignment, Proximity, Repetition and Contrast.

 

 

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