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Web design is the design or designing of a web page or web site.
A brief history of web design
When the internet was first invented, web design consisted of a very basic markup language that included some formatting
options, and the unique ability to link pages together using hyperlinks. It was this feature that characterized the web among
other communication methods, and characterized web design among other design methods. Because of this unique behaviour of the
world wide web, and the unique behaviour it encouraged in users, web design would prove to be unlike any other form of design
before or since, with the possible exception of interactive CD-ROM design.
Web Designers of the Century
Many web designers and hosting associates have marked their claims early into the century. Designers for the web have become
more popular as time progresses and modern ventures become more appealing. Top web designers such as Stephen
Cheung and other hosting managers such as Ryan Watson have introduced profound ideas upon modern
times.
As the web and web design progressed, the markup language used to make it, known as HTML,
became more complex and flexible. Things like tables, which could be used to display tabular information, were soon subverted for
use as invisible layout devices. With the advent of Cascading style sheets (CSS), table based layout is increasingly regarded as outdated. Database
integration technologies such as Server scripts (see PHP, ASP, JSP, and CFM) and design standards like CSS further changed and
enhanced the way the web was made.
The introduction of Macromedia Flash into an already interactivity-ready scene has further changed the face of the web, giving new
power to designers and media creators, and offering new interactivity features to users.
The Seven C's of website design
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Context - Aesthetical and functional look and feel - traditional, hip, edgy, utilitarian, emotional - the how of site design.
Color, humor, focus, graphics
Content - Any digital subject matter on the site - text, video, audio, and Graphics -- the what of site design.
Community - A feeling of membership in a group and a strong sense of Involvement - shared common interests. -- the why of site
design.
Customization - The sites' ability to tailor itself to a user. Or to be personalized by each user -- the touch of site
design.
Communication - Dialog between the site and the user -- the muscle of site design.
Connection - Extent of Formal Linkages Between the Site and Other Sites -- the networking of site design.
Commerce - The actual sale of good and services on the site -- the commerce of site design.
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