Web Design Basics
An Introduction to Designing for the
Web
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Introduction
• • What is Web Design?
• • Importance of Web Design
• • Scope and career opportunities
What Makes a Good Website?
• • Visual appeal
• • User-friendly navigation
• • Responsiveness
• • Fast loading speed
Web Design vs. Web Development
• • Definitions
• • Key differences
• • Overlap in skills
Essential Web Design Skills
• • Graphic design basics
• • HTML and CSS
• • UX/UI principles
Web Design Process Overview
• • Planning
• • Wireframing
• • Designing
• • Testing and Launch
Planning a Website
• • Understanding the target audience
• • Setting goals
• • Creating a sitemap
Wireframing and Prototyping
• • What is wireframing?
• • Tools for wireframing (e.g., Figma, Adobe
XD)
• • Low-fidelity vs. high-fidelity prototypes
Color Theory in Web Design
• • Importance of color in design
• • Choosing the right color scheme
• • Examples of good and bad color
combinations
Typography
• • Importance of font selection
• • Types of fonts (serif, sans-serif, etc.)
• • Best practices for web typography
Responsive Design
• • What is responsive design?
• • Importance in modern web design
• • Tools and techniques
HTML Basics
• • What is HTML?
• • Role of HTML in web design
• • Example of a basic HTML structure
CSS Basics
• • What is CSS?
• • Styling with CSS
• • Examples of common CSS properties
JavaScript Basics
• • Importance of JavaScript
• • Examples of interactivity (e.g., form
validation, animations)
User Experience (UX)
• • What is UX?
• • Principles of good UX
• • UX vs. UI
User Interface (UI)
• • What is UI?
• • Designing intuitive interfaces
• • Examples of good UI design
Accessibility in Web Design
• • Importance of accessibility
• • Common accessibility guidelines
• • Tools to test accessibility
Tools for Web Design
• • Design tools (e.g., Figma, Canva)
• • Development tools (e.g., VS Code,
Bootstrap)
• • Testing tools (e.g., Google Lighthouse)
Common Mistakes in Web Design
• • Overloading with visuals
• • Neglecting responsiveness
• • Poor navigation design
Case Study
• • Example of a well-designed website
• • Highlight key features
Future of Web Design
• • Trends in web design (e.g., AI, immersive
experiences)
• • Role of technology in shaping web design
Conclusion
• • Recap of key points
• • Importance of continuous learning
• • Questions and Answers
