{"id":8439,"date":"2020-07-29T17:44:49","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T12:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/?p=8439"},"modified":"2025-04-01T17:43:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T12:43:59","slug":"dos-and-donts-of-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/dos-and-donts-of-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Dos and Don\u2019ts of Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Designing is not an easy field. Especially because there are too many rules that you have to follow and which are extremely easy to break even with no intention to do so. Understanding the rules of design allows you to create something great. And<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;when you succeed to keep it right, design really works.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Several simple tips will help you to create effective visuals to deliver the right message of your brand. We collected some basic design rules that everyone can use and follow to create good design work. So read carefully and learn what to do and what not to do in design.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Colors<\/strong><br><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8441\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/02-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/02-4.jpg 700w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/02-4-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/02-4-395x216.jpg 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/02-4-55x30.jpg 55w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/02-4-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/02-4-548x300.jpg 548w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/02-4-50x27.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The right colors in your design projects are the key. However, among the hundreds of shades and tones, it could be difficult to pick one. Here are simple tips you can use:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What you <strong>should<\/strong> <strong>DO<\/strong> \u2014 use color to highlight important information. In web design, pay more attention to links and accent them with the color.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What you <strong>should NOT DO<\/strong> \u2014 use more than 5 different colors for one layout.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Typography<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fonts and typography are also an important part of the design. It is also a part of thousands of options. Picking up the right style of typography you shouldn\u2019t rely on your personal preferences. First of all, <strong>make it easy<\/strong> to read, users appreciate the simplicity.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Don\u2019t<\/strong> use too many different options. Lots of people in order to make websites more unique use different fonts in one layout. This is a huge mistake as a website can get a messy look. Different options can become distractful for users and keep their attention from the important message.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just make sure the font is readable and sort out spacing, and fits for your design.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Layout<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8442\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/03-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/03-4.jpg 700w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/03-4-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/03-4-395x216.jpg 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/03-4-55x30.jpg 55w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/03-4-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/03-4-548x300.jpg 548w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/03-4-50x27.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The layout will be good only if the elements are set in the logical order. Users love it when everything is simple and intuitive. So, what you have to do is to guide users with the layout, they should understand how to navigate through the page. <strong>Keep it clear and concise.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Don\u2019t<\/strong> ignore the alignment. Once again, aligning elements will help you to avoid mess and create symmetry and a good structure.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Space<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t be afraid of <strong>negative space<\/strong>. The core thing of the design is to present something visually. If you put too much information you probably bury the main idea under its load. So leave empty parts to highlight the important items and don\u2019t put loads of information into limited small spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Visuals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8443\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/04-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/04-4.jpg 700w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/04-4-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/04-4-395x216.jpg 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/04-4-55x30.jpg 55w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/04-4-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/04-4-548x300.jpg 548w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/04-4-50x27.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visuals such as photography and various illustrations usually enhance the context in some way. However, you should remember that if they don\u2019t bring any value, you should erase it from the design.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Always choose visuals in the <strong>same style<\/strong> and spirit as the whole project so they match it. And never use too complex decisions that have a chance to distract the eye.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Simplicity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We already talked about simplicity. But it&#8217;s worth the attention. The best designs are the simplest. Always keep in mind that when you design something you are trying to deliver your point of view, promote, or convince and it is not only about the visual part. The idea you put into the design should be clean and understandable. The effective way of how to do it, to make everything simple and straightforward.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aim for clear design and don\u2019t use needless elements, like shadow effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Listen to your customer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8444\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/05-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/05-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/05-2-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/05-2-395x216.jpg 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/05-2-55x30.jpg 55w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/05-2-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/05-2-548x300.jpg 548w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/05-2-50x27.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The attractiveness of your design loses its power if your customer is not satisfied. Take your time to analyze and listen to the customer&#8217;s wants and needs. This will be the perfect guide for you to create a convertible design concept.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>To sum up<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As you can see the rules and recommendations are pretty simple to follow. Nonetheless, these are the magic tools allowing to create the design that will be both visually attractive and clear for users. 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