Principles of Web Design for Online Educators Rodger Hergert Illinois Online Network May 18, 2005
Planning a Website Where do I start? Design Document Goals & Objectives User Profile User Scenario Content Elements
Placing & Defining Content Web Element Categories: page layout text links graphics color performance navigation content accessibility Web Design Guidelines Checklist
Usability & Accessibility What’s the big deal? Name an accessibility issue that impacts all users, not just those with disabilities What are some of the advantages and disadvantages to supplying text-only versions of Web sites?
Usability & Accessibility Who would you rather do an evaluation of your site, a content expert or novice? Who would you rather do an evaluation of your site, a Web expert or novice? WebXACT (formerly Bobby)
Putting It All Together Mr. Bad Example Fine Design html html
Resources Yale Web Style Guide ION Web Design Resources /webdesign/index.asp /webdesign/index.asp Research-based Web Design & Usability Guidelines me: