Comments on: 10 Things a Web Designer Should Consider

By: Andy Gongea

Andy Gongea — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:27:52 +0000

Good luck ;)

By: Miniia

Miniia — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:04:36 +0000

I’ve just started in the web design path. And these tips are really useful. I will definitely check out the people in point 8. On my way now :)

By: Ovi Dogar

Ovi Dogar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:30:09 +0000

Really nice post…

Keep up the great work! ;)

Ovi Dogar
AbsoluteCovers.com

By: Cheryl D Wise

Cheryl D Wise — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:48:25 +0000

For those that commented about a “mom’s test” remember that not all moms are good for the “average user” testing. I am the mom and run rings around my kids, even those in high school when it comes to technology. My usability test is my father/father-in-law but even my mother is very computer saavy. Though I like the “listen to your mom” for other reasons. :-)

By: Swashata

Swashata — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:09:01 +0000

I agree with the pen and paper work! This is a must thing to have in order to design a web page properly! Especially the logo part :)

By: Dale

Dale — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:10:17 +0000

Great article. All valid points.
I think using pen and paper helps me to take a step back and get a quick idea of what a design might look like before spending the time in photoshop.

Or, I might just be slow in photoshop.

By: Blacksnipe

Blacksnipe — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:17:52 +0000

10. Listen to your mother

This is one I really should try to follow…

Allthough it’s not my mum, but my girlfriend :-D
In school we got a couple of projects, and the teachers nearly said the same things she commented, so I REALLY should give it a try…

Great post. Thanks.

By: Mike More

Mike More — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:20:03 +0000

LOL, I’m a developer so my favorite is “The Developer is not always wrong, you know…”
Very true :) Thanks

By: Andy Gongea

Andy Gongea — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:13:25 +0000

Ok, in this case should I change the last one in – Make your mom the lead tester? :D
You’re right – keep it simple.

Thanks for your comment, Dan.

By: Dan Frydman

Dan Frydman — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:24:33 +0000

10. Listen to your mother

Well, from a usability point of view, if your mother can’t use it, it’s not going to be able to be used in the mainstream.

If you’re designing a niche site where the users ‘get it’ that pressing a little dot reveals the navigation – or that massive typefaces are the gateway to a section of the site, then fine.

Otherwise keep it simple, let your mum review your new site design. It can’t hurt… it might be more useful than talking to a web developer :P