Wireframing & prototyping
Wireframes and prototypes are used as a strong communication tool between different stakeholders, such as designers, developers and clients. They offer a standardized format to communicate about the design and ensure that everyone is on the same page.
It is a good first step that provides a solid basis for successful web design. It helps clarify the vision, improve structure and streamline communication.
Wireframing provides a simple, visual representation of the website without the distraction of design details. It helps to get a clear vision of the website’s structure and layout.
UI/UX-design
UX web design is the big brother of ‘regular’ web design. The UX designer goes way beyond just building a visually appealing website. UX design can be described as a complete process that focuses on the user experience of the visitor at every stage.
The terms UX (user experience) and UI (user interface) are often mixed up.
- UI is part of the entire user experience and is mainly about physical design. The font or color you choose are some good examples.
- UX web design goes much further. A UX designer will also take into account the navigation on the website and make sure that the interface triggers the visitor’s emotions and feelings. We generally recommend that during UX web design, you also carefully consider the following steps, which include visualizations and responsive design.
Visualizations
Visualizations help clients understand the future look and features of the website without the complexity of technical details. It allows the development team to create a shared vision and ensure that everyone understands what the website should look like.
Responsive design
A lot of visitors view your website on their smartphones, and they deserve a good user experience too. Responsive design, meaning a website that looks great on all devices, is a must.
Nowadays, a lot of websites are even made according to the ‘mobile first’ principle. Especially if you target young people, it’s better to have a mobile-friendly website.