Web Design As Architecture
I have just read a fascinating article in Smashing Magazine, likening web design to artchitecture. The article points to three areas where both professions need to focus: durability, utility and beauty.
Durability, because your website has to be built on solid foundations so that it can scale in terms of size and in terms of handling an increasing number of visitors.
Utility, because your website is there in order to allow your visitors to find information out about you as simply and as easily as possible. It needs to be user friendly. It must also enable your visitor to fulfil your objective for the website; be that contacting you or buying something from you.
Design, because your website must look pleasing to the eye. An ugly website will discourage visitors from exploring further. An attractive website will encourage visitors to delve deeper.
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