Web design involves a combination of aesthetics and usability

29/08/2024 3 min
Web design involves a combination of aesthetics and usability

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of "Smartwatcher," Olatunji explores the world of web design, emphasizing its blend of aesthetics and functionality. He initially talks about the importance of Simple design, focusing on functionality over superfluous elements, and the use of minimal colors, chosen fonts, and purposeful graphics. The concept of Visual Hierarchy is then introduced, demonstrating the need to guide users’ attention to the most important elements of the site. Consistency throughout the site, in terms of fonts, colors, and styles, is discussed, followed by the requirement of website Responsiveness to various devices. The podcast also emphasizes Accessibility, including designing for users with disabilities, and User-Centricity, tailoring design to thoroughly understanding the audience. In the end, Olatunji wraps up the episode reminding listeners that effective web design is not just about its appearance but also about its utility. https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fjy8be1zawgil66zidfnx.jpeg