Six steps for web design

In terms of web page design, many people seem to be stuck at the height of web page creation. I think that as long as the web page creation software is used, we can do a good job in web page design.

In fact, web design is a complex process that combines perceptual thinking and rational analysis. Its direction depends on the design task. Its implementation depends on the production of web pages. In the so-called "Kung Fu outside poetry", the most important thing in web design is not in software applications, but in our understanding of web design and production, it lies in our own aesthetic and our grasp of the page.

First, we need to figure out the webpage design task.

I. Design tasks

Design is an aesthetic activity. Successful design works are generally artistic. However, art is only a means of design, not a task of design. The task of design is to realize the intent of the designer, not to create beauty.

The task of web design refers to the themes and functions to be implemented by the designers. The nature of the site varies with the design tasks. In terms of form, websites can be divided into the following three types.

The first category is Information websites, such as Sina, Netease, and Sohu. This type of site will provide visitors with a large amount of information and a large amount of traffic. Therefore, you must pay attention to issues such as page segmentation, reasonable structure, page optimization, and interface affinity.

The second category is websites that combine information and images, such as large companies and domestic universities. Such websites have high design requirements. They must ensure the above requirements of information websites and highlight the image of enterprises and organizations. However, in terms of the status quo, such websites are suspected of being shoddy.

The third category is image websites, such as small and medium enterprises. Such websites are generally small, some have several pages, and the functions to be implemented are relatively simple. The main task of web design is to highlight the corporate image. Such websites have high requirements on the level of designers.

Of course, this is only an overall analysis of the specific situation. Different sites must be treated differently. Don't forget the most important thing, that is, the customer's requirements. It is also a design task.

After clarifying the design task, the next step is how to complete the task.

II. Design implementation

The implementation of the design can be divided into two parts. The first part is site planning and sketch drawing, which can be completed on paper. The second part is web page creation, which is completed on the computer.

The first step to design the homepage is to design the layout. We can edit webpages as traditional newspapers, magazines, and magazines, including text, images, and even animations, what we need to do is to exhaust images and text in different locations on the page in the most appropriate way.

In addition to a well-configured computer, software is also required. It cannot be simply said that a piece of software is good or bad, as long as it is convenient for the designer to use and can be handy, it can be called good software. Of course, it should be able to meet the requirements of designers. The commonly used software is Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Adobe's Photoshop and imageready. These are all very good software.

What we need to do next is to turn the design blueprint into reality through the use of software, and the final integration is generally completed in Dreamweaver. Although we have made a general outline of the page on the sketch, the inspiration is generally generated during the production process. Design works must be creative. This is the most basic requirement. A non-creative design fails. In the production process, we will encounter many problems, the most sensitive of which is the page color.

3. Use of colors

Color is a strange thing. It is beautiful and rich. It can arouse human perception. In general, red is the color of fire, enthusiasm, and unrestrained; also the color of blood, can represent life. Yellow is the highest brightness color, looks gorgeous, Noble, bright. Green is the color of natural vegetation, which means pure nature and growth. It symbolizes peace and safety, such as green food. Purple is a symbol of elegance and has a solemn sense. White can give people a pure sense of purity and innocence, indicating peace and holy.

We know that color is produced by light refraction, and red, yellow, and blue are the primary colors. Other colors can be blended with these three colors. In another way, we can use color changes to express the effect of light and shade, which will undoubtedly make our work closer to reality.

Color represents different emotions and has different symbolic meanings. These symbolic meanings are a complex problem in people's ideological exchanges, it varies with age, region, times, ethnicity, class, economic region, working ability, education level, customs, religious belief, living environment, and gender.

A pure color has no practical significance. It works differently with different colors. For example, the combination of green, golden, and pale colors can produce an elegant and comfortable atmosphere. The combination of blue and white reflects a soft, elegant, and romantic atmosphere. The combination of red and yellow and gold can render a festive atmosphere. The combination of gold and corn brings warmth to people. The color scheme varies depending on the design task. Considering the adaptability of the web page, we should try our best to use the secure color of the web page.

However, there are no rules for color use. If you must use a rule to set the color, the effect will only be counterproductive. In terms of experience, we can first determine a subject color that can express the subject, and then use the color approximation and comparison to complete the entire page color scheme. The whole page should be visually integrated to achieve a harmonious and pleasing visual effect.

IV. Combination of shapes

In webpage design, we mainly express themes through visual communication. Shape is an important element in visual communication. All elements on the screen can be processed as the basic elements of the screen, points, lines, and surfaces. In a successful file, you need to combine and match points, lines, and surfaces to construct the entire page.

Usually we can use a combination of order, proportion, balance, symmetry, continuity, interval, overlap, repetition, crossover, rhythm, rhythm, induction, variation, close-up, reflection, and so on, they all have their own characteristics. In the design, we should select the most suitable performance method based on the actual situation, which is conducive to the performance of the topic.</