Motion has become an important element in design. Google explains motion in web design as ‘Something as simple as tapping a card to expand and reveal more information is made better by fluid animation’. The reason why motion in web design is important is because: It engages the user It gives the user a sense of control It allows for fluidity which results in seamless user experience Is an indicator that an action is in…
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As mobile app usage continues to grow worldwide, the need to streamline development process is critical. Mobile apps are becoming increasingly accessible via wearables, smart TVs, and vehicles. This has created products and services that didn’t exist 5 years ago. A quick look at stats uncovers these facts. According to Statista, in mid-2016 about 130 billion apps were downloaded from Apple App Store, and around 65 billion apps were downloaded from Google Play worldwide. Going…
When it comes to digital content, particularly in social media, any doubts about which reigns as king have all been extinguished by video. Less than a minute of scrolling through your feeds would be enough to prove this claim. Video content has taken control of social media and digital marketing, but when it comes to web design, static images as design backgrounds remain the status quo – though with the continuing popularity and rising effectivity…
I covered pagination in my previous article and website scrolls in an article I wrote in 2016. However, last week I had an interesting discussion with a friend of mine who also happens to be a web developer. The discussion was about if I were to build a website, would I opt for pagination or infinite scroll and the advantages & disadvantages of each. In this article, I will document our discussion so feel free…
Pagination is a way to structure content on any medium – by grouping them by a fixed amount of space or number of elements. On websites, Pagination is simply the number of pages you see displayed at the bottom of a web page that serves to separate content for easy consumption. It is often the most overlooked element in design but arguably one of the most important. I say ‘overlooked’ because many believe the myth…
Web design is one of the most important aspects when it comes to marketing your app/website over the internet. As it has a direct impact on the customer experience, it must be user friendly and also responsive, as many people end up visiting it from mobile devices. Bootstrap is an open source project originally built for Twitter. It is one of the popular HTML, CSS and JavaScript front-end framework for developing responsive, mobile first web…
In our previous posts on Introduction to Website Search and Designing the Search Box, we underscored the importance of the search bar for improved UX, the ideal placement for the bar & much more. Now that we’ve established the why and the how to design, let’s take a look at the how to develop in the third & final part of the Search Box Series. In this post, we’ll cover: Using Google Custom Search Using…
Hey there! In an earlier post on Introduction to Website Search, we looked at the importance of the search box on a website, the types of websites that do and do not require search boxes. Continuing with the ‘Search Box Series’, in Part II, we will look at how to design the box. Frequently Asked Questions & Best Practices A lot of designers aren’t sure how to design the search box – where to place…
Websites are still a super important part of a business’s branding strategy. They are an extremely critical weapon that, if used correctly, can still help you reap rich dividends in the form of leads and sales. The fact of the matter is that websites have never gone out of fashion. But, there is a significant rider here. It’s only the best websites that work. So what separates the best from the rest? While the various…