Category Archives: Web Design

Responsive Web Design Resources For Absolute Beginners

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I just started getting into responsive web design recently. I know I’m behind the ball on this, as it’s been a highly discussed topic over the past few months, but I have a feeling I’m not the only one who hasn’t started dabbling in responsive web design yet. The list of resources, articles, frameworks and fancy (mainly unnecessary) CSS3 tricks I’ve seen for responsive design is overwhelming, so I’ve curated a list of all the essential things you need to get started in responsive web design.

My advice for anyone starting out fresh with responsive web design is to keep it simple! If you are patient with the learning curve of mastering responsive web design, you will be implementing many of these new techniques into your project workflow in no time.

 

Reading Material

1. A Beginner’s Guide to Responsive Web Design by Think Vitamin

This is a great article about the basics of responsive web design, what it is and how it is changing the future of web design. Learn about the basics of fluid grids, media queries and how responsive web design isn’t really a technology in itself, but rather a series of techniques and ideas that form a whole.

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Why Spacing is Crucial in Web Design + 20 Examples

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White space in web design can be defined as the space that is not occupied by content in a page layout. Furthermore, it is the amount of spacing between different objects and text within a website. Spacing can be used to group elements and content together to provide legibility and flow. Creating appropriate spacing when designing websites can be difficult – especially when dealing with fonts, colours and images. Excellent spacing can take your website from “okay” to excellent – it provides “pixel-perfect” quality in web design. I will be going over some tips to effectively implement proper use of white space when designing your next website.
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Volunteering in Web Design – Good or Bad?

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Assisting non-profit organizations with their web presence is an excellent way to lend a hand to groups that have limited budgets and involvement. Volunteering your time can provide you with development opportunities that are not always provided with paid employment. Lately, I’ve been researching options for offering my design services to companies that need help. I came across a lot of pros and cons to accepting these volunteer projects and whether working for free is detrimental to the role of a web designer.

Reasons Why You Should Volunteer

Volunteering your time not only makes you feel good, it helps make your community a better place. Helping to enrich the web design community is a rewarding experience that not only boosts your portfolio but also looks great on a resume. Non-profit organizations always need assistance – the Internet is a key source of the awareness they receive and the amount of donations they obtain. Projecting yourself as a motivated individual reflects well in any situation.
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Going to School for Web Design – Is It Necessary?

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Many designers view college as pointless since many areas of web design and development can be self-taught. Whether or not attending university is for you, I am an avid believer in furthering your education after high school. In today’s market, a degree or diploma can get your foot in the door, but it won’t necessarily land you an employment position. I’m going to discuss the pros and cons of going to college for website design and answer the question, “Does it really have value in today’s job market?”
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