Top Web Design Techniques for Designing Great Sites Today

8th Nov 2012 | Posted by Eko S. | 6 Comments

As a web designer an essential tool to incorporate in your website design are trends as they depict the visitor’s choice and perception for the upcoming year. Trends are ever changing; they shift gradually from year to year. Some of them might appear and vanish while some other trends like splash pages may prevail for a longer period of time. When you apply a trend in your project, you challenge yourself to expand your creativity through them and strive to make them one of your own.

Here is a listing of the best tips and tricks for 2012 which are important to take notice to and to employ them in your work. Some of them might have originated in 2011, but there use is more prominent in 2012.

#1: Concept of a Responsive Website

The idea of a responsive website is too new that it might not even be fully accomplished yet. However, with the advent and adoption of smaller screens and mobile devices, the web designers are opting for more fluid layouts and flexible dimensions instead of fixed widths. Media queries will look around for more style sheets to be able to view their sites on multi-sized screens and mobile devices.

#2: Fixed Navigation

This concept has been used by many website owners, usually on their personal sites and individual blogs which don’t require lot of main navigation. A good tip to remember in this case where only a few links are available is to make the links fixed and visible to the visitors at all times. This will not only enhance your page performance but it would also blend perfectly into your page layout. So it is very important to keep the navigation bar and internal links or logos fixed in its place while the viewers go through your website’s content. One can easily apply some of the CSS code to replicate the sticky new effect without enabling Java script. The JQuery allows you to prototype these features rapidly. You must consider displaying your web page content on a slideshow-like panel because of the potential benefits it offers. It not only eradicates the worry of screen resolution but it also makes the navigation system easier and more suitable for mobile browsers.

#3: Use of Circular Shapes

You can also opt to apply circles and other such shapes without requiring any image. These shapes let your visitors view your content in a completely different light. While scrolling through websites and portfolios, you may notice multiple circular shapes which can be displayed as navigation links, for example as footer icons, or to display any important works. Circles give smooth and eye-catching effect to your page. You can also utilize these shapes to separate any important area; for instance, listings of helpful pages etc. The circular shape gives a pleasant and delightful effect to your your page background.

#4: Use of Big Vector Techniques

You may have spotted the goofy mascots found frequently over the web; these creatures let their owners help brand their sites. In fact, there is no more successful brand marketing tool than a lovely vector-based creature. The origins of such creatures found throughout Mozilla and Firefox are attributed to iceberg. Another example is of the company Mail chimp, that has a mailman monkey displayed throughout it’s websites as well as on it’s IOS and Android apps. Now, even small businesses are increasingly adopting such vector-based mascots while opening a new era of websites aesthetics.

#5: Use of Multi-Column Menus

At times, we come across sites that have too many links to handle. It makes the standard navigation too messy and congested. To cope with such situations, the concept of multi- columns can be used. It puts the elegantly brilliant effect back to your website. With this technique, numerous links can be displayed for the viewers while fitting perfectly into the square around your logo. To know more about this trend, feel free to research and read some more articles on this concept. Also, don’t forget to add your own creative spin to it. 

- Written by Shah -

Shah is a designer, and he has shared with us that the great and user friendly design trend today is to use online website builder to create great websites. If you are also interested to apply this design technique you can visit http://imcreator.com/ now to access a great site building software now.

6 Comments to “Top Web Design Techniques for Designing Great Sites Today”

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1. Thunder Tang says:

   November 12, 2012 at 18:58

   good post.

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2. jameshopes876 says:

   January 7, 2013 at 00:25

   Collection of responsive website which can be run on any platform is required.Because today every website must be compatible with any platform.Mobile sites must be launched with launching of website.
    
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3. website development says:

   February 1, 2013 at 05:57

   Its true that a good website design could easily attract the targeted audience. Even its would be also very helpful to increase sales, ranking & definitely visibility. So if you are also planning to develop a new website then you should contact a good website development company to get a vibrant website..

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4. Web Design Preston says:

   March 14, 2013 at 03:40

   Great post..Thanks for giving these informative technique here,I always feel lucky when i clicked these type of post or always learn some different that are also important for my career..So,thanks for doing a great help by posting these type of informative post…

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5. Victoria says:

   March 20, 2013 at 08:30

   Thanks for your usefull tips. Responsive design is becoming a norm. Follow the digital innvation is the key!

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6. Web Development says:

   April 19, 2013 at 01:40

   WOW! Such an interesting post Eko. I was just searching the web design styles & suddenly your post appear. I am very impressed with the Title first & after reading the whole post. I am a big fan of you. Simply fabulous design & I think with this design you can easily build the great sites in today’s scenario. I think this blog will be a boon for those who want to lean web design. I have bookmarked the blog & shared with all my friends. Eko I am eagerly waiting for you new blog.

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