design
When I zone into a new project I consider the target audience and the personality of my client. This determines how much fun I can have with the design. The estimated content of my new project will affect the design and development and can be classified on a spectrum. From one point it can be very basic or overly complex. The simpler the site design, the more visible your content hierarchy will become – the more complex a design – can overpower the content. Each project and client will need a different degree of complexity depending on their product and audience.
I specialise in:
- Website layout design;
- User interface design for online applications, backend systems; and
- Brand design & stationary designs.
I do not specialise in:
- Logo design;
- Backend development;
- Advanced Flash animations or motion graphics (full–flash websites, 3D, flash intros); and
- Complex vector illustrations.
Having your site custom designed instils trust between you and your target audience. It looks professional, it is easy to use and thought out and instils a good user experience.
As a freelancer I can relate to this comic and I this should be recommended reading for any potential client, so that they understand how frustrating they can be: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/design_hell