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Icon sizes: 256x256, 48x48, 32x32, 24x24, 20x20, 16x16 File formats: ICO, GIF, PNG, BMP ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Web Design LayoutIt's been shown in studies that folk often find all that flash and bling to be annoying and distracting. Having six to eight frames on a page only causes confusion if not done right. Keep it simple and try hard not to drive your web visitors funny.When it comes to web design, sticking with what is simple and straight-forward is mostly the best. While you may want to Wow your readership with stunningly flashing, spinning graphics, resist the urge. It has been shown in studies that folks sometimes find all that flash and bling to be upsetting and distracting. Having six to eight frames on a page only causes bewilderment if not done right. Keep it simple and try not to drive your web visitors funny. The most popular layout is the 3-column model, as it works really well. You will find that many good sites have this layout with classes running down the left and updates, advertising and so on running down the right. While this will seem to be a bit dull, readers like it because it is simple, straight-forward and easy to navigate. Whitespace is another function of a good layout. Permitting for the reader to have space to rest their eyes is an advantage for most designs. White space is as crucial as the layout itself. Graphics should be used to improve the layout as elements that add to what's written on the page. It should be used as an extension of the text and should lend to further lucidity about the subject. Graphics shouldn't overtake what is being conveyed ; it should only help to make the content clear. Using Fonts There's a standard for fonts that have worked well since before the World Wide Web commenced. In print design, paperspapers and magazines, the fusion of Serif types for reports and San-Serif type for text has always worked well. This doesn't carry over to the web where Sans-serif fonts are the top choice because they are more easy to read on the screen. Up till just recently monitor resolution hasn't been that high, and if you use serif type fonts for text, it would blur together making reading trickier. If you're planning on offering a print-friendly page, you must use print design fonts ( i.e. Serif for headlines and Sans-serif for text ). The second thing to remember about using fonts is to restrict the number of fonts you put on one page. Keep it simple - 2, perhaps three fonts at most. Good website design is simple to read. You may use some ornamental type font, but it will take away from the message you are attempting to convey. Standard font families are best, and even with the new high resolution monitors, you need to stick with Sans-serif fonts where possible. In website design, the hottest fonts include Geneva, Arial, Verdana and Helvetica. They're easy to read, Sans-serif and excellent for all web site designs. ![]()
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