AN INTRODUCTION TO LAYOUT DESIGNING.

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While developing a website or any design we have to take some precautions of aesthetic aspect. Behind every good design there is a good layout. In case, we are wondering about how to move ahead we must know the basics of the layout.

LAYOUT means arrangement of different objects in different media, which conveys your message easily to the viewer. Here are some basic points for designing a good layout.

To create a good layout you must have a good observation:

Learn to see layouts around you, observe all the objects such as tress, flowers, mountains,
animals, pets, children’s etc. minutely.

Refer to magazines, books, advertisement etc. and try to understand how graphics are
generated.

Why and What color schemes have been used?

Why and which type of fonts have been used?

Why and how do they give treatment to the images?

After lot of observation you come to know what is good and what is bad. To increase the power of observation you have to create an idea or mental picture of the object or the situation exactly as you want. This will help you in designing. Actually it is a never-ending process.

COLOR SENSE: Many times good layouts get spoiled because of the wrong selection of color schemes. In real sense, color scheme is a good weapon to enhance a layout. If you use colors carefully you can make wonders out of it.

Choosing a color depends on the viewability. In case, female related subjects the colors normally used are pink, lavender, light blue and peach.

For children related subjects the colors generally used is warm yellow, sky blue, orange, red,
leaf green and violet.

For medical related subjects the colors is sea green, turquoise blue, dull and grey shades.

For nature related subjects, cool color schemes are preferred as against that social institutes
you can use warm color schemes like red, black, bright yellow etc. Color schemes may vary
according to the subject.

For ready availability of color schemes you can visit the site http://www.webjumpy.com.
Initially you can even start with color books, which are readily available in the market,
as they contain various color schemes for various purposes.

FONT SENSE: After color schemes, the one and only tool to express your emotions perfectly and properly is the "FONT".