Weekly Blog Activity 9.17.09

I did not realize all of the different things and/or steps that go into creating a web design. Although I have heard a lot of the terms, I was clueless as to what they meant. It takes a lot of commitment, time and hard work to produce good designs because the design must keep the attention of the audience.

What I learned about graphic design and how it plays a role in our daily lives and activities is that it is so visual. The designs must capture the interest of the reader whether it is in print or on the Web. This could make the difference in businesses failing or succeeding.

My understanding of designing for the Web vs. for print is that on the Web you have to keep the interest of the audience on the website so they will want to navigate to other pages of your website. In print, the goal is to keep the attention of the audience until the message you are trying to give is received. There must be a clear and effective layout for both print and the web design. In print, the space is measured in inches and it is measured in pixels on the web. Color is also important for print and design, so it must attract the attention of the audience. I also understand that to be effective in both print and web design, the four principles must be used: Contrast, Repitition, Alignment, and Proximity.