1. Principles of Good Web Design
Karin Horn

2. Principles of Web Design
Keep It Simple
Content is Critical
Speed is Essential
Use Consistent Filenames
Design Efficiently
Cite Sources

3. K.I.S.S. Principle Maintain simple, consistent page layout
Keep backgrounds simple and high contrast to allow easy viewing of content
Design the page so that user does not have to scroll from left to right to see the whole page

4. Content is Critical Users are most interested in the content
Learn about your audience, then learn and think about computers, then think again about your audience.
Use a simple template to design your webpage.

5. Speed is Essential
It takes about 3 seconds to convince a user not to use the Back button.
More speed, less interactivity
Follow the “less is more” principle.

6. Consistent Filenames Use all lowercase No spaces
First page is named index.htm
All webpage files are stored in the same folder
All images are stored in an images folder within the assets folder

7. Design Efficiently
Include images and animation that help communicate the content.
Images should be sized before inserting.
Do not include identification information with photographs.
Use a large, commonly understood navigation scheme.
Use meaningful terms for hyperlinks

8. Cite Sources Properly
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9. Web Design Resources