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Trends of web design. Part 2
I continue to translate an article about web design trends 2009. The first 5 new fashion trends look like this:
Printed letters
Advanced User Interfaces
PNG transparency
Huge typography
Font replacement
Well, let’s continue … At the same time, you can read about trends and trends in the logo of the development that are now popular.
6. MODAL WINDOWS
Modal (dialog) windows are, in fact, the second generation of pop-ups. Continue reading
Free space in web design. What is it and why use it?
In the current, extremely intensive century, we are surrounded by an incredible flow of information, in terms of which it is very important for designers to decide on the patterns used in their projects. We are simply obliged to make sure that the pages we create attract the attention of visitors, regardless of whether they are shopping on a commercial website, reading an article on a blog, or just browsing the news. The design must be legible, easily perceived and to attract users. We need to understand that the choice in favor of a simple design solution instead of a more complex alternative is the key to attracting and motivating readers. The variety of elements, images, various color contrasts and forms on the page can create the illusion of informativeness of your site, but just as well cause a feeling of discomfort among users, as a result of which they leave it. Continue reading
How microstock was born
Microstock (microstock) – the budget segment of the stock photos, offering quality images for a penny, is rapidly gaining momentum. What is not surprising: such a cheap and affordable quality photo has never been before. Today, in microstock, photos are bought not only by regular customers of photobanks, but also by those designers who have not even looked in the direction of purchasing legal photos before. It is logical: before they could not afford it. Now it is available to everyone.
Stock photo and design – mesalliance or happy marriage? Continue reading