The Web Design Process: Introduction
Your web page is a reflection of you. A Web page is much more than typing - it's aesthetics, ergonomics, and personality.
What does this mean to you as a web page designer? A focused concept is crucial to a successful design.
The web development process involves the:
Design Phase
- Define the Concept
- site goals & objectives
- determine the target audience
- market research
- Organize the Site
- site map and navigation scheme
- flowchart/storyboard
- Establish Team Responsibilities
- Brainstorm the Visual Design
- colors, layout
- Develop the Content
- text
- graphics
- feedback mechanism
- copyright/date
Production Phase
- Draft a Layout
- Prepare the Site
- Create the Mockup
- Test for Usability & Accessibility
- Redefine the Mockup
- Create the Content
- Retest!
Distribution Phase
- FTP
- Check it Out!
- Publicize
Maintanence Phase
- Determine how often and what needs to be updated
- Determine what and when new content is added
- Check the Links (internal and external)
Additional Information:
- All Things Web: Tips
- Design tips, accessibility, usability, technical tips...
- Creating Killer Websites: Tips and Tutorials
- Secrets of Successful Web Sites
- Dan's Web Tips
- Standards, tutorials, accessibility, examples of bad designs, articles with design tips...