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5 Killer Web Design Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier
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We all want to have a beautifully designed website and yet, it's surprisingly hard. So what is it that great designers know that the rest of us don't?
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The key to good web design, says Ryan Shafer, Lead Digital Designers at MTV & VH1, is remembering that the web is really just a bunch of text. "I encourage all budding web designers to embrace that the web is fundamentally about typography design."
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For headlines: Make them bold and easy to scan San serif typefaces are great for headlines because they are stark and easy to read at larger sizes For body text, you want to maximize legibility: For lots of text opt for a serif typeface Make the font-size much larger than you think is necessary, we recommend 16 px at minimum Lines should never be more than 50-60 characters long
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When it comes to picking a color pallette the key is to pick it and stick (to) it. Consistency is everything when it comes to creating a cohesive color palette for your site.
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When it comes to picking a font-face you want to pick something super easy to read, graphic, and maybe something a little, you know, whimsical.
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The most important design tip is also the simplest: "Make sure your content has breathing room; give it proper margins will help with legibility and focus."
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"Too much text can be a bit daunting. Text is necessary so make sure to break it up with larger sub headings and legible paragraphs. Considering using icons or images as alternative ways to communicate your point."
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Consistency is key. Nothing will tank your design faster than picking one design direction and then switching it halfway through.