Web Design Core

Web Design Core

Importance of Mobile Web Design for Users’ Experience

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 07:24 AM PDT

Smartphone and Mobile Internet has revolutionized the digital world and changed people's lifestyle and everyday lives. They have become equally important to common people and businesses for advertisements, Brand promotion, marketing, social media networking, checking emails, and many other functions. According to Pew Research Report, 2015, 19 percent Americans access online services through Smartphones, and two-third Americans have Smartphones.

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Mobile friendly website has become crucial for business because Smartphone and Mobile Apps has become an ideal tool for them to expose their products and attract consumers.  Consumers also use these devices to search location to the shop, online shopping, coupons and promotions, travelling, and for many other functions. Statista study shows that in 2015, 33.4 percent of world's website traffic came from mobile phones.

Startups and established businesses have also realised that they can give a boost to their business and make it visible through attractive web designs and mobile apps. They hire iPhone App Developers and Web Designers for their Business Web and Mobile Applications development.

However, Mobile websites can only be productive if they are easily viewable on Smartphones as they are viewed on desktops. In this respect, mobile friendly Website designs play a crucial role in Mobile Apps Development. The way mobile searches, buying online and exposing the brand and products to users are on the rise, Websites on Mobile Phones and Apps must also be displayed as they are viewed on Desktops. If the website is not mobile-optimized or easy to use, or if content is not properly displayed or readable, the users may not stay on the page for the required information. They will immediately switch to other better-designed sites that are easy to navigate and prints more readable. For all these reasons and best users experience, the web design should be attractive and mobile friendly. It must function great and easy to navigate on small mobile screen.

There are few Web designs that are used for creating Mobile webs, but more preferred designs for navigation and users experience are Responsive Designs and Adaptive Designs. These designs are also highly popular with Mobile Web and Apps Development Companies.

Responsive Designs

The businesses can make their website more users friendly with Responsive Designs because such websites are created in such a way that designs, contents, and images easily retract and adapt to any device and give a full view of content. The developers can design one website for different devices. Search Engines also easily find such websites. Maintenance of features and content repository is also easier and inexpensive. However, these designs have few negative points including, Responsive sites are not preferred for complex content and tasks. They are also slower and expensive to build. Sometimes contents are overloaded or clustered when viewed on the mobile screen.

Adaptive Design

These days Adaptive designs are more popular and preferred by developers due to certain limitations of Responsive design. The websites developed with Adaptive design provide the best users experience because such designs recognise users device and change to fit accordingly. The difference between Responsive Design and Adaptive design include, the former adjust to screen size, and Adaptive design websites change to fit the screen on which it is viewed. Adaptive design websites can be easily connected to different devices like desktops and laptops, mobile phones, tablets, gaming devices, watches, and many others.

However, the type of Website that suits to a business depends on the business requirements and specific users. But, there are still few important points that must be considered when designing a Mobile-friendly Website:

  • The design must be attractive to users' experience.
  • It must be simple and easy to navigate
  • The content, texts, and images should be fully and distinctly visible and readable on the device. It must not appear wonky, blurry, overloaded or clustered.
  • The website should not be filled with unnecessary things.
  • The design must be tested on different screens to find how it looks.
  • Developers should keep abreast of latest updates on mobile technology, and implement the same on mobile apps designs for best users' experience.
  • Research on customers key requirements and decide a design for better consumer response.
  • Select a design that is more SEO friendly.

It is also essential to remember that mobile friendly design is imperative to the success of business because the way mobile internet is getting popular among the consumers; web design plays a vital role in attracting customers.

Author Bio

Deepak Vijay is a technical writer, working with Syon Infomedia, a Mobile App and Web Development firm. He also has a long association with many renowned brands like Enterprise Apps Development Company and others. His articles are highly popular among audience as the content is highly informative, and includes reputable agencies research report links.

 

 

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Oddity Central

The American Town Where the Dead Outnumber the Living by a Thousand to One

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 06:49 AM PDT

Colma, a quiet Californian town of roughly two square miles is home to 1,700 living residents and over 1.5 million dead ones. Most of the town’s forever-silent population are people who lived and died in San Francisco, but, just like most of today’s living residents, couldn’t afford to spend their afterlives in the expensive metropolis.

In the year 1900, San Francisco was a city crowded by the dead. During the gold rush, gold miners, merchants and immigrants from all around the world  flocked here in search of a better life, bringing with them disease, and as the death toll rose, the 27 cemeteries filled to the brink of overflowing. They were considered a health hazard, but most importantly, they were taking up a large chunk of prime real-estate, so in 1902, the City and the County Board of Supervisors banned further burials in the city and forced larger cemeteries like Laurel Hill and Calvary Cemetry to move their residents outside the city. The fight to keep the dead in their original resting places lasted a few decades, but by 1942, only two cemeteries remained in San Francisco – The San Francisco National Cemetery and the Mission Dolores Cemetery. They are still around today, but neither is accepting new burials.

Over 150,000 dead bodies were moved from San Francisco to the small town of Colma, a small community established in 1892, when Archbishop Patrick Riordan decided to create a new necropolis in a valley five miles south of The City. The small field of potatoes that he blessed as the site of the new Catholic Cemetery would go on to become the world’s only incorporated town where the dead outnumber the living.

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This Device Lets You wake Up Inside Your Dreams

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 05:17 AM PDT

Lucid Dreamer is an ingenious device programmed to detect REM sleep, the time when people dream more vividly, and emit low electrical impulses to help you realize that you are dreaming, allowing you to take control of your dreams and go on lucid adventures.

Lucid dreams are dreams in which you realize that you are dreaming, but while 20% of the population experience lucid dreams every month, these are usually happen accidentally. However, recent research has shown that a specific brain activity, known as “gamma activity” is associated with lucid dreaming, and that gama activity can be enhanced with the use of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS), a form of mild electrical stimulation of the brain. During a study in which tACS was used to enhance gamma activity during REM sleep, lucidity was achieved in 77% of dreams.

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Senegalese “Melanin Goddess” Conquers the Internet with Her Incredibly Dark, Beautiful Skin Tone

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 04:00 AM PDT

Khoudia Diop is a young Senegalese fashion model who recently rose to internet stardom after her unusually dark skin tone was captured in a photo for the Colored campaign, a platform that celebrates different skin shades.

Khoudia’s melanin-rich skin has taken the internet by storm, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, especially on Instagram, where she regularly posts photos of herself using the handle @melaniin.goddess. People seem crazy about her stunning  natural beauty and unique skin tone, showering her with compliments about her look and declaring themselves impressed by her positive attitude and confidence.

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Dornob | Design Ideas Daily

Dornob | Design Ideas Daily

Studio Roof’s Colorful 3-D Art-Toys

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 02:00 PM PDT


Who knew old-school could be so, well, modern? The design team behind Amsterdam-based Studio Roof, apparently. They create stunning 3-D cutout toys, mobiles, and cards, as well as simple yet striking furniture. "Our inspiration lies in the beauty of childhood," they say, "the imagination, nature, peoples of the world, art and craftsmanship, and our drive has above all been the urge to create, and to unfold a new imagery. Read more…

Home Remodeling Website Kukun Launches ‘La Boutique’ French Interior Designer Shop

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 06:00 AM PDT


'Kukun' is a fun variation of the word 'cocoon,' based on the sense of coziness and security we derive from being happy in our own personal spaces. It's also a digital home renovation platform that brings together service providers with householders keen to transform their homes. 'Kukun' CEO and founder Raf Howery felt the need to set up an online site that would cut through the opacity of the whole process of home improvement, both financially and practically. Read more…

Paper, Scissors, Stone: Contemporary Japanese Design Based on Centuries-Old Techniques

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 02:00 PM PDT


Japan's modern-day design culture is inextricably linked with its unique history, based on a background of hands-on craftsmanship and traditional ritual. Speaking of hands and of tradition... "Paper, Scissors, Stone" — a game played by two or more people using their hands to describe a pair of scissors, a piece of paper or a stone — neatly introduces three fine examples of Japanese design. Read more…

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5 Fan Theories on Who Is Supreme Leader Snoke

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 01:43 PM PDT

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Films that generate discussions and friendly arguments about theories related to the film are the ones that often resonate and don’t disappear into oblivion. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens is such a film, doing its best work by introducing Supreme Leader Snoke.

Who is Snoke? Not quite sure. But many have been trying to figure it out in the nine months since Star Wars returned to our lives via the cinema. While I believe he’s probably no one we knew from the original trilogies, it’s fun theorizing he could be someone we’ve already seen.

What do we know of about Snoke?

Basically, what we saw in the film, and a bit more from bits and pieces gathered around. Wookieepedia is a good place to check out, if you have no idea what we’re writing about. Basically, he’s the one who turned Kylo Ren, formerly Ben Solo, from his Jedi training into the dark side, and the outcome of that is shown in Episode VII. One important thing: He’s a humanoid, not human.

Not a Theory, Only a Simple Solution

Occam’s Razor, in short. The simplest solution is usually the correct one. Snoke is a new character. As simple as that, and while it might not be romantic, it’s probably true, considering other options are a bit of a stretch, even for Star Wars logic.

Snoke is Ezra Bridger

Personally this is my favorite theory. Ezra, for those who follow Star Wars Rebels (you should if you haven’t been), is a force sensitive kid who is an apprentice to one of the last remaining Jedi after the events of Order 66. As the series develops, Ezra becomes more powerful, but like a lot of the more interesting Jedis, begins leaning towards the Dark side. In the beginning of season 3, the exposure to a Sith holocron and learning a few things from Darth Maul seem to have had their effect on him. We don’t know how it ends, but maybe he is what Snoke is so many years later? Probably not, but it’s fun thinking about it. Of course, there are also arguments to disprove this theory.

Snoke is Palpatine

A lot of people coming out of the film for the first time had this in mind. It means Vader didn’t kill Palpatine when he threw him down the reactor in Return of the Jedi. The scars and injuries on Snoke’s face seem to fit something quite traumatic. But other than that, there’s no real evidence of Palpatine being alive, not to mention the actor who portrayed Palpatine, Ian McDiarmid, said the character is dead.

The Mace Windu Theory

A fun, but probably wrong theory, suggesting that after being f*** up by Palpatine and dropped from the tower, the former Jedi Master decides to switch sides and turn to the Dark side for some not-too-clear reason. While it’s great for discussion and arguments, it doesn’t really make sense.

Darth Plagueis

In Revenge of the Sith, Palpatine tells Anakin about Darth Plagueis, a sith lord that could create life and keep his loved ones from dying. Palpatine was Plagueis’ apprentice and killed him, something Anakin doesn’t understand. In this case, dead is probably dead. According to Lucasfilm Story Group creative executive, Pablo Hidalgo, Plagueis is dead, and he and Snoke are two separate characters. Unless he’s lying.

Snoke is the Grand Inquisitor

The Grand Inquisitor is one of the more formidable foes the characters in Star Wars Rebels have to face. He also falls down a massive reactor. He also is bald, and is strong with the dark side of the force. Enough to lead to theories of him turning into Snoke.

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This Blog Rules

5 Worst Superheroes Ever Portrayed On Film

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 06:41 AM PDT

There is no such thing as a bad superhero or a good superhero. There are just concepts that are executed either badly or horribly. Aquaman has been regarded for quite some time as the laughing stock of DC. But that didn't stop us all from getting really excited over Jason Momoa's version in the upcoming […]

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Meet FotoJet to Make Photo ArtworksSimple and Fun

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 07:36 AM PDT

We all have mountains of digital photos on trips, parties, birthdays, holidays, or other occasions. By gathering multiple photos in one laspecial momentsrge place, you will be able to remember those precious memories for a very long time. This is collage, an increasingly popular and unique way for people to preserve their photo memories.

You must know some software for collaging your photos. Here I'd introduce a new tool from PearlMountainif you don’t want to spend any money to buy the software and the take lots of time to learn the regulations of how to use it. FotoJet.com, as the name said, jets your photos to a high level! It provides an easy way to make your photos extraordinary, and to shine a spotlight on your special moments.

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That's the fact. With just a few clicks, you can turn your photos into stunning artworks from its abundant choosable templates. It will save your time, effort and money, as well as it is totally free.

What is FotoJet?

As its description says:

FotoJet is a free online collage maker, graphic designer & photo editor that enables you to create amazing collages, photo cards, social media graphics, posters and also helps you edit photos, providing 600+ creative collage templates, 80+ classic collage layouts, 300+ professional designs and numerous powerful editing tools. It works perfectly in any browser without the hassles of downloading and installing!

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In COLLAGE mode, you can make classic collage and creative collage. You are provided with 80+ fully adjustable classic layouts and there are 600+ creative collage templates offered such as Modern Collage, 3D Collage, Photo Card, Magazine and so on. To create a collage, you just need to choose a template/layout, easily add favorite photos; apply other elements like texts, clipart images, shapes and background resources. Even a computer novice can use FotoJet to make beautiful collages effortlessly.

How to Use FotoJet Collage Maker?

  1. Choose from dozens of collage templates

Visit www.fotoJet.com and on the homepage, choose the first button "Make a Collage", then the tool is starting. You will find lots of perfectly designed collage templates from classic layouts to 3D collages, modern collages, posters, photo cards, and fake magazine covers. Make your choice from those templates and click to open.

You can see lots of samples here:

Classic Photo Grids

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Creative Collage Templates
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Add photos to fill the template
When you choose a template to open, the images will be empty; you need to add your own photos to fill it. Click Add Photo button and then you have options to add from local or online Facebook.

    1. Make adjustments on photos

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Select a photo object and as you see from the Edit Image panel, you can crop and move the photo to let it show the appropriate part. You are also allowed to rotate photo, flip photo vertically or horizontally at will. To make your photo more attractive, adjustphoto color on Exposure, Brightness, and Saturation or apply photo effects and filters with a few clicks.

      1. Edit text/clipart

Text editing is a must for making a unique collage. You can type any words on the templates and customize the text by adjusting its font, color, size, alignment, effect, etc.

You will find hundreds of clipart images provided at the left Clipart panel. Choose a heart, a rose, a camera or whatever you like to decorate your collage.

      1. Save, share or print

Once you have a final work, you can save it as a JPG/PNG image; share it to your social media accounts or directly print it.

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In DESIGN mode, you will find 300+ professional designs, including Facebook Cover, Facebook Post, Instagram Post, Twitter Header, YouTube Channel Art, and Poster, etc. It's flexible to customize your creations with photos, texts, online clipart images, lines, shapes and other elements. Under DESIGN mode, you can unleash your creativity freely to make gorgeous photo designs! 

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How to Use FotoJet Graphic Designer?

Designing like a professional designer with FotoJet's graphic designer! Facebook cover, YouTube banner, Poster, Instagram graphic is just a few clicks away!

      1. Choose the second button "Create a Design" on homepage to enter the tool. You are shown with various templates for social media and marketing use. Choose the one you need to start.

Just see some sample here.

When you opened one template, the picture will still exist, which is different from collage template. If you don't want the images on template, add your owns from computer, Facebook or search online images to replace them.

      1. Now you can make some minor adjustments on template to get your final design. It's easy to add and edit text, search clipart, apply shapes and backgrounds.
      1. At last, save your design and then upload as the cover of your social media accounts, or print out for marketing use.

Part 3:

In EDIT mode, you can upload your own photo and edit it with powerful tools: cropping, resizing, rotating, exposure, color, sharpen, vignette, dehaze, radial focus, tilt shift and more. You are free to choose from 100+photo effects/filters to apply on your photo. It's also very easy to add text and clipart images to your photo and adjust them freely. FotoJet editor will give your photo a creative touch! When you’re done working with your photo, you can save the work to your computer, directly print it out or share online with friends and families via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr.

 

How to Use FotoJet Photo Editor?

FotoJet comes with a photo editor tool that allows you to retouch photos with numerous powerful tools including resize, rotate, straighten, photo effects, color, exposure, vignette, sharpen, dehaze, focus & tilt shift and more.

      1. Open fotojet.com in your browser; choose the third button "Edit a Photo" to start.
      1. Select your photo to editing area. You can play with the image samples to see how it works. Or directly upload your photo from computer or Facebook to edit.

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FotoJet editor has the basic editing options – crop, resize, rotate and straighten; also you can try some advanced features – sharpen, dehaze, vignette, radial & tilt shift. It provides many beautiful Lomo effects, B&W effects, Vintage effects, Chromatic effects, Sepia effects, Old Photo effects, Scene, etc. It’s flexible to add text, clipart images, shapes which will definitely lighten up your photos.

      1. Save, share or print. When you've got your final satisfaction, you have options to save your photo work; share via popular social platforms; or directly print it out. That totally depends on you.

They have a resource page to introduce how to use FotoJet effectively. You may want to check it and you will find this tool helpful.

 
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