Web Design Best Practices

Brad Hussey from Creative X shares 30 web design tips, emphasizing the importance of learning through practice, using tools like Editor X, and maintaining design consistency. He covers topics such as typography, color usage, image optimization, and responsive design. Brad encourages joining design communities and practicing regularly to improve skills.

What should you do before starting a web design project?

• Create a site map and wireframe

• Start coding immediately

• Choose a color palette

• Select fonts

Why is it beneficial to know the basics of HTML and JavaScript?

• To optimize images

• To inform your design process

• To become a web developer

• To create animations

What is the golden ratio used for in web design?

• Choosing color schemes

• Determining font sizes

• Creating wireframes

• Optimizing images

What should you do if you use a lot of images on your website?

• Use primary colors

• Ignore load times

• Optimize them to improve load times

• Avoid using animations

What file format should logos be in for web design?

• GIF

• PNG

• JPEG

• SVG

What is Flexbox used for in web design?

• Choosing color palettes

• Aligning elements and creating responsive layouts

• Optimizing images

• Creating animations

Why is whitespace important in web design?

• To use more colors

• To add more animations

• To separate elements and improve readability

• To add more content

What is the benefit of using a style guide?

• To create more animations

• To keep design elements consistent

• To use more fonts

• To add more images

What should you consider when designing for mobile devices?

• Adding many images

• Using multiple fonts

• Ensuring the site loads quickly and is easy to navigate

• Using long paragraphs

What is a good way to improve your web design skills?

• Joining a web design community

• Working alone

• Ignoring feedback

• Using many fonts