INTRODUCTION TO LAYOUT DESIGNING.
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to the exciting world of web-design & web-solutions!
While developing a website or any design we have to take some
precautions of aesthetic aspect. Behind every good design
there is a good layout. In case, we are wondering about how
to move ahead we must know the basics of the layout.
means arrangement of different objects in different media,
which conveys your message easily to the viewer. Here are
some basic points for designing a good layout.
To create a good layout you must have a good observation:
to see layouts around you, observe all the objects such as
tress, flowers, mountains,
animals, pets, childrens etc. minutely.
Refer to magazines, books, advertisement etc. and try to understand
how graphics are
and What color schemes have been used?
Why and which type of fonts have been used?
Why and how do they give treatment to the images?
lot of observation you come to know what is good and what
is bad. To increase the power of observation you have to create
an idea or mental picture of the object or the situation exactly
as you want. This will help you in designing. Actually it
is a never-ending process.
SENSE: Many times good layouts get spoiled because of the
wrong selection of color schemes. In real sense, color scheme
is a good weapon to enhance a layout. If you use colors carefully
you can make wonders out of it.
a color depends on the viewability. In case, female related
subjects the colors normally used are pink, lavender, light
blue and peach.
children related subjects the colors generally used is warm
yellow, sky blue, orange, red,
leaf green and violet.
For medical related subjects the colors is sea green, turquoise
blue, dull and grey shades.
nature related subjects, cool color schemes are preferred
as against that social institutes
you can use warm color schemes like red, black, bright yellow
etc. Color schemes may vary
according to the subject.
For ready availability of color schemes you can visit the
Initially you can even start with color books, which are readily
available in the market,
as they contain various color schemes for various purposes.
SENSE: After color schemes, the one and only tool to express
your emotions perfectly and properly is the "FONT".