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Colorblind Marketing! |
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| Lakshay Dharan |
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I came across a bright, flashy e-cover in the Internet brochure I received recently from an affiliate marketing company. Its texts right onscreen were short and snappy and reader-friendly. But man, the graphics had colors that were extremely too striking for my eyes. Red crashed against yellow in some sections and before I knew it, I sank down into my chair and asked myself why they were so.
Can you relate to the point I'm driving at? The combination of colors and text should create a blend that strikes the eye down easy. That means being visually attractive and compelling without taking offense. When integration fails in a design, the result is chaos and the whole thing becomes a big letdown. A brochure, banner ad, Web graphics, even Web sites--all these run the risk of being letdowns to Internet users.
Believe me, where design is concerned, you and I share many things in common: we require only the best. I do Web graphics and design for a living and I earnestly relate to your need. Whether you need help designing a sales brochure or an identity piece (a logo, for example), I suggest that you ask your designer to produce the final, printer-ready output with the right mixture of color and text. See to it that if something seems wrong in your eyes it is probably wrong for others too.
If you're not satisfied, prolong the consultations until you get what you wanted. Follow your project all the way from concept to execution and seek the designer's inputs to ensure the delivery of best quality output. If I were in your part, I would be in the lookout for a designer that can provide creativity, innovation, and dynamic results. He should be able to persuade you that he has the knowledge and expertise to conceptualize and build your company--from design to product. |
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Category: Web |
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| Published on: 4/10/2009 10:01:33 AM |
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Try some white |
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| Lakshay Dharan |
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Too long sites have made me sick - u can barely know where to look on alot of websites today - you're hindered by a swamp of text and images bound tightly together like a pig jammed into a sock! Getting people to stick around on your web site can be hard, and many web designers try to cram as much content as they can on each page to give visitors the most information possible.
This can be counterproductive, however, because the proper use of white space is more important than cramming in as much content as you can on each page. White space refers to the blank area (it doesn't have to be white) around text, graphics, navigation menus, logos, and other web page elements. White space separates these different design elements and gives your web page a cleaner, more user-friendly look.
Having the right balance of white space is important, having too little will make your page look cluttered, make your content hard to read, and will overwhelm your visitors. Having too much white space will make your web page look empty and give your visitors the feeling that there is nothing of value on your page or that it is boring.
There are two types of white space; space web designers use to structure, organize, and emphasize design elements, called active white space, and white space that is left empty due to poor design, such as in the middle of content, and causes uncomfortable gaps in a web page called passive white space. When used properly, white space is an important design element and adds a clean look and greater usability to your website.
Your web page will look structured, it will be easy for visitors to find information, and important design elements and content will be emphasized. When designing your web site, remember to use active white space to create visually pleasing web pages that are consistent. Well designed web pages uses active white space to separate the header, navigation, content, and footer.
Poorly designed web pages either have no separation between design elements and appear cluttered or have random blank spaces that serve no purpose other than to annoy and confuse visitors. Designing your web page on paper or using blank boxes, is a good place to start so you can weigh the content areas against white space and find a good balance. After you have a design that is clean, easy to navigate and understand, you can begin designing on the computer or adding content.
Having the right balance of white space will make your web page much more attractive and cause visitors to stick around and browse, or run screaming for a more organized and less cluttered site. |
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Category: Web |
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| Published on: 4/9/2009 6:46:31 AM |
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