Master Web Design Basics with practical tips on layout, navigation, accessibility, and performance, turning simple ideas into polished, functional websites.
What does it mean to design a website?
Web design is the process of planning, building, and styling a website’s layout, colors, fonts, graphics, and overall user experience.
Essential Elements of Web Design
Layout
Structure of the website (header, menu, content, sidebar, footer)
Should be clean and responsive on all devices
Color
Use brand colors
High contrast for better readability
Maintain a consistent color palette
Typography
Use clear, readable fonts
Larger fonts for headings, smaller for body text
Limit to 2–3 font families
Images & Graphics
High-quality and optimized images
Use icons, illustrations, and visuals to enhance design
Keep image sizes small for faster loading
Navigation
Simple and intuitive menu
Users should easily find any page
Use breadcrumbs for better UX
Technical Basics
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Responsive Design with seo basic Fast loading speed, Proper titles, meta tags, and a mobile-friendly layout.
User Experience (UX)
Good UX makes a website:
Easy to navigate
Fast-loading
Clean and clutter-free
Visually appealing
Popular Web Design Tools
Figma
Adobe XD
Canva
Photoshop
WordPress page builders (Elementor, Divi)
Best Practices
Use a clean and modern layout
Include enough white space
Maintain consistent branding
Have clear call-to-action (CTA) buttons
