In web designing, design is more than just using HTML tags on a web page. The principles outlined below will help you create a more useful and effective website.
Balance
One of the most basic principles in web designing is balance. It is the distribution of the light and heavy elements on a page. It shows one to layout web pages so that they will work effectively. It is also a visual interpretation of design gravity. Remember that darker and larger objects appear heavier than lighter and smaller objects.
Balancing designs can be done in three ways:
Symmetrical Balance done by placing elements in an even manner
Asymmetrical Balance more challenging to design because they dont have elements that match across the designs centerline
Discordant or off-balance designs that suggest more action and motion
Contrast
When people encounter the word contrast, color is the first thing that comes to mind. However, contrast is more than just a difference in color. There can be contrasts in shapes, sizes and even textures. It is an accentuation of element differences in a design. When you apply contrast in a web design, think beyond or...