Posted on: 31 August, 2007
Author: Keith Raymond
An overview of the elements to prepare and what to consider when choosing a web design firm to design your website. A comprehensive outline of what to look for and how to evaluate a potential web design company or agency. Know what is important to the web design process and how to streamline the web development process. In today's multimedia online world, having a website is not enough to set yourself apart from your competitors. Whether your visitor lives in Vancouver, Paris, London or Rome, in the blink of the eye, the web surfer has come and left your website...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 17 July, 2007
Author: 5 Shades Media
There can be no argument about the importance of design in attracting Internet users to a particular web site. No one would bother to explore the contents of a site if it does not contain eye-catching... There can be no argument about the importance of design in attracting Internet users to a particular web site. No one would bother to explore the contents of a site if it does not contain eye-catching graphics that can please the visual sense of the users. With so many kinds of web sites existing online, it is extremely challenging to attract users and keep...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 19 April, 2006
Author: Florie Lyn Masarate
When designing for the web, keep in mind that you are not designing a printing project. That is why what appears good in your website is not necessarily the same as when it is printed. If you are the designer, this is what you should explain to your customers. You will be doing them a big favor in letting them know early on that what they have in their layouts will not be the same when it is put on their websites. Even if there are talented designers who can come close, they will not really put the exact portfolio...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 19 May, 2005
Author: Alan Cole
An ... website is one that allows as many people as possible to access the ... ... within it. An ... subset of ... is allowing people with visual, aural, or physica An accessible website is one that allows as many people as possible to access the infomation contained within it. An inportant subset of accessibility is allowing people with visual, aural, or physical disabilities full access to the information and services available in the same way as able-bodied people. Ensuring that your website is not dependant on particular hardware or software is also an important consideration when building accessible...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 19 May, 2005
Author: Kay Zetkin
Photoshop offers lots of drawing, illustrating and imaging tools for a web designer to take advantage of. In this tutorial, we will be given an opportunity to learn how to use the Pen Tool for tracing images in your computer and apply them to create a vector graphics effect by tracing. Everyone of us knows that CorelDraw is the software program for creating vector graphics. However, with the Photoshops Pen Tool, you can create paths over an image and create an equally passable vector graphics thats lifelike. Pen Tool can do it for you by creating a power-packed modern tracing...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 19 May, 2005
Author: Mohd Fairuz
Business ... for Graphic ... Mohd FairuzAs a graphic ... you are sitting on a gold mine. Youhave a skill other people do not have, and you can use ... to earn a good livin Business Opportunity for Graphic Designersby Mohd FairuzAs a graphic designer, you are sitting on a gold mine. Youhave a skill other people do not have, and you can use thatskill to earn a good living.But, it's very sad to see most experts in graphic designwork for others.It's time for a change!Let me tell you a secret.With the power of Internet, you can start an onlinebusiness,...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 01 March, 2005
Author: Wendy Maynard
You have probably viewed many Flash-based components while surfing the Internet. Most smooth animations on websites and in banner ads, short films, and presentations are built in Flash. Macromedia Fla... You have probably viewed many Flash-based components while surfing the Internet. Most smooth animations on websites and in banner ads, short films, and presentations are built in Flash. Macromedia Flash is a powerful and adaptable software program. It enables Flash web designers to incorporate sound, movement, and interactivity that cannot be achieved with standard HTML websites.Kinesis uses Flash to design a wide array of presentations, tutorials, and websites for our...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 05 June, 2004
Author: Jeff Colburn
It's ... that your website look ... Why is this ... There are several reasons. People who visit a ... site feel:* That they can trust the website owner* That they can It's imperative that your website look professional. Why is this important? There are several reasons. People who visit a professional site feel:* That they can trust the website owner* That they can trust the website contents and messages * They feel more comfortable about buying your products and services* They are more likely to believe what you say* They are more likely to revisit your site to see...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 18 May, 2004
Author: Martin Lemieux
Top 10 Design Issues According To Web Marketing!By: Martin LemieuxWhen it comes to designing your site, there are 2 ways you can ultimately go. a) Designing for yourself and no one else, b) Designing ... Top 10 Design Issues According To Web Marketing!By: Martin LemieuxWhen it comes to designing your site, there are 2 ways you can ultimately go. a) Designing for yourself and no one else, b) Designing to fit web marketing and customer attracting methods.Here are the top 10 issues you should always consider:1) Flash vs. HTML vs. ASP vs. PHP: The type of code you use for...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 17 May, 2004
Author: James C. Micucci
Are you building your website? If so, STOP! Take a look at what you have done so far. How many images do you have? How much text do you have? If your website has more images than text then you could Are you building your website? If so, STOP! Take a look at what you have done so far. How many images do you have? How much text do you have? If your website has more images than text then you could be in trouble. Ask yourself these two questions What are my visitors at my website for? Chances are,...
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