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Ask HN: What are guiding principles of web design that beginners should know?

by oyster143 on 2/27/23, 2:36 AM with 2 comments

I'm building my first project and was curious if there are some fundamental principles (as opposed to technology specific) of web design to be aware of?
  • by adityaraman on 2/27/23, 3:31 AM

    Here are some of the guiding principles.

    1. User-centered design: Prioritize the needs and goals of the user.

    2. Simplicity: Create a clean and easy-to-use design with clear navigation.

    3. Consistency: Maintain a cohesive look and feel across all pages.

    4. Accessibility: Follow web accessibility guidelines to make the design accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.

    5. Responsive design: Make the design responsive to different screen sizes and devices.

    6. Visual hierarchy: Use visual cues to create a clear hierarchy of information.

    7. Content first: Base the design on the content of the website, with the design supporting the content.

    8. Usability: Make the website easy to use, so that users can find what they need and complete their tasks.

    9. Performance: Optimize images, code, and other elements for fast loading and good performance.

    10. Aesthetics: Create a visually appealing design that reflects the brand and purpose of the website.

    11. Standardisation: Use only Standardised terms, icons, images which people are already aware of. Lot of changes may divert away the users and require learning curve.

  • by PaulHoule on 2/27/23, 2:56 AM

    Empathy for the user.