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2008

Ultimate tips to make a good web designer

2008 June 079:51:00 15 Comments

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I know quite a few designers who can make really good designs, however, they cave in when the client orders a new design project since they can work only from stolen materials. Others, in contrast, get stuck with a kind of style from which they are unable to get rid of.

If you are a webdesigner or a webdesigner-wannabe I can provide you with a couple of useful tips that you'd better take.

The most important thing: Be persistent
Always search for inspiration
If you find a good idea copy and upgrade it in your own style
Read many books and tutorials
Improve your graphic software skills
Do not plan advanced search into your design
Learn a little typography
Learn a little color theory
Do not clone other webpages, ideas
Do not listen if you get criticised
Use proportional black and white wireframes when planning your site structure
Forget the crowded structures
Always use H1 for logo
Avoid pop-ups and frames and iframes
Keep large graphics and design elements to a minimum
Use the W3c validator to check out your website validity then try to fix the errors
Always wear sunglasses and nicely designed clothes
Try and be humble (I am not like that and this is my biggest fault! ;-) )

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Jeremy
2008 June 0710:39:27

Hey Man!
Nice list! I like your style!

sarbesh
2008 June 096:23:52

You have a nice set of compilation here. I knew few of the points listed above. But I did also learn from few other points listed above, like using H1 for logo.

Thanks mate.

Duane
2008 June 103:16:27

Love your site I’m inspired. Hey shades is a must I agree I like the way you think bro, keep up the good work - i got you listed under inspiration

Madhavan M
2008 June 117:35:03

So Stylish, your site and your tips…...
Good Job Dude, Keep going…!

Vijay
2008 June 112:43:14

Hi bro,
Good job,

we are nothing after go through your website.
please send some newsletter for make me a good designer.

its pleasure for me…........

Anton Babushkin
2008 June 1210:59:25

Nice tips.

I disagree with the <H1> for logo, since H1 should be reserved for your first major heading - which is not your company branding.

François Martel
2008 June 165:40:51

Nice list, but I disagree with this tip : “Do not listen if you get criticised”.

You must learn to listen every comments, bad or good if you want to be a good designer. How can you improve your style or your technique if you only listen at good comments.

Morten Lassen
2008 July 094:56:40

Hey mate!

Great blog you have here. I have a question though. What’s “H1 for logo”?

Kevin Piunno
2008 July 2312:42:45

# Do not listen if you get criticised

Why would I do that? I find constructive criticism is very useful, I wouldn’t be at the level I am today without it.

# Use proportional black and white wireframes when planning your site structure

Could you show an example of this? I’m curious.

Tom
2008 August 069:58:11

# Do not listen if you get criticised

The thing is, that you sometimes have to listen to criticism, but there are certain times when you’d better not. The problem is that it is hard to know when to listen. To be more accurate, I think you always have to listen, but sometimes you should not act upon it. Sometimes you just have to follow your instinct.

This guy did not listen to criticism, and he was right. How did he know? He had proof, but others did not wish to see the truth. Sad, but instructive: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignaz_Semmelweis

Wishmylove
2008 August 091:06:56

Thank you guys! Of course I will make new tips in the future.

Morten Lassen:

About h1:
http://www.w3schools.com/tags/tag_hn.asp

Kevin Piunno:

For wireframing I think the best software is the:
Microsoft Visio
I will show some examples in the future.

About critism:

Constructive criticisms are useful… sometimes :)

http://www.newconcept.hu

Satish V
2008 October 216:23:25

This is great for aspiring web designers and also pro’s. Your layout has great finish and inspiration. Thanks for all the stuff you put up here..

thanks a lot.

Chris
2009 April 2911:24:55

Hey! Very good tips! Thank you!

Ridge
2009 November 168:01:25

This is really a nice post, you share good piece of information.

Frank Thompson
2010 February 1512:40:19

These are great tips. They really can help design web sites in a creative and unique way. Wait new secrets of professional web designers!

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