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Design: Designing with data

Nothing causes more disagreement than design. But what if we could design with data, rather than relying on subjective opinion?

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Design: Never wireframe alone

Most web designers consider the creation of wireframes an important part of their web design process. However, less consider it a group activity.

Design: Definitive proof that design matters

It is not unusual for usability experts to claim that aesthetics are not important. If a site is usable that is all that matters. However, that is simply not true – design matters.

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Better UX : Keeping your home page clean

In the fight for real estate, usability and design aesthetics are often the first causalities.

Design : Why speculative design is wrong

Many web design agencies are refusing to do unpaid design work before a contract is signed. This is not because it is damaging to them. It is because they believe it is damaging to their clients. But why?

Design : The 7 wonders of wireframes

Quick, hand drawn wireframes can provide substantial benefits that will save you time and money.

Design : What is the best software for web design?

Is your choice of web design tool making life harder or easier, for yourself and others? We need to be more flexible over our choice of tool.

Design : Breaking free of the print design mentality

In a world where even your watch can access the web, it amazes me how many are still fighting for pixel control over their websites. It’s time to put them straight.

Design : Do you really need a microsite?

Marketeers love microsites, but are they always the right solution? When are they appropriate and when are they more trouble than they are worth?

Design : Exploring your brand online

Do your stakeholders get obsessed with the details of a website design? Are they so busy thinking about button styles and drop shadows, that they aren’t considering their brand? If so, Leigh has a solution that might help.

Design : What happens after the call to action?

The ultimate goal of every website is that users will complete your call to action. Whether that objective is to place an order, complete a contact form, sign a petition or subscribe to a newsletter, we obsess about how to encourage users to take that step. But what happens then?