Website designers often use unique color schemes, but it's important to keep in mind the purpose of creating content-driven websites. Designs—and color choices—must enhance readability.
For years, website design experts have leaned towards black font on a white background. This isn't just because it's easier on Read more >
Archive for November, 2009
Text Color and Readability
Nov
26
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Matching Colors
Nov
24
What colors ensure a brilliant reflection of your brand? That depends.
You were likely hoping for a good formula for this. After color theory, color wheel spinning and contrast analysis, it's up to your web designer and the consistency of your online brand.
Color scheme planning is key, because some combos don't work. Others reveal too much...
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Functional by Design
Nov
19
New website designs aren't just attractive, they're useful.
Web designers are beginning to connect unique with usability. AJAX, Flash and jQuery are now used to offer seamless integration of bold, breakthrough design with quick, simple usability.
Examples of user-friendly web designs include spaciously laid out, easily visible navigation and SI Read more >
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Embrace the Familiar
Nov
17
Want to add elements of everyday life to your web design? Here's how . . .
Behold the power of a sticky note. A folded piece of paper. A handwritten letter. These are personal notes that have the power to remind, reveal and reconnect. Your handwriting. Those bent corners. They work. They're real.
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Web Design with Personality
Nov
12
Whatever happened to the value of clever creativity?
Somewhere between 19th century prose and Web 2.0 we lost our brand personalities. Smooth designs and slick calls-to-action have punched the fun out of creative communication.
Click here now. Get it today. Home. About. News. Contact. Privacy. They're all useful elements, but do they Read more >
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