Design of a web site is usually divided into following stages:
- development of design specifications;
- design of the main page;
- design of all unique inside pages;
- HTML coding.
As with any technical project, creation of design requires a clear statement of the problem.
No one professional designer starts work without detailed specification. A clear statement of the problem provides a well-coordinated work of several specialists, eliminates possible misunderstandings between the customer and the developer. In terms of reference for design specification often includes the following information:
- customer requirements in the field of artistic and technical excellence;
- list of competitors with the items customer likes or dislikes;
- range of colors and font types;
- elements of corporate identity that should be used in the design;
- site map;
- description of functionality and programming scripts;