The fourth fundamental principle of design is Proximity (which completes the rather unfair acronym of C-R-A-P, well know to designers everywhere). In short, it means that things which are related in some way, should be grouped together on the page and separated from those things which are NOT related by white space. One of the common mistakes of amateur web site builders is to feel that they need to “fill the void” and eradicate white spaces but this is one of those cases where “less is more”. Having white space around related items makes it much easier for the human brain to make sense of visual content at a glance.
One of the most common mistakes with web designs is the inclination to fill every available space on the page. Perhaps this stems from a misunderstanding of the adage that “content is king”. Whilst content is certainly important, sometimes “less is more” is a better idiom to keep in mind.…
Using Adobe Flash on your website, particularly for any “mission critical” content is very problematic. We are living in the era of the mobile web so every website owner needs to consider how their site will be viewed on a diverse range of hardware. The Flash plugin has never been…
Repetition of design creates a sense of familiarity for the end user or viewer. It gives the person a feeling of control over the design itself by allowing them to believe they know what to expect every time they click a link or flip the page. It also can be…
