6.E: Web Development and Design(Exercises)
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Case study questions
- When deciding on which type of site to choose, why did Offspring opt for a responsive site?
- Which two elements of the responsive design were most important in optimising the user experience across a variety of devices?
- Would you have made the same design decisions? Are there any further considerations you would have designed for?
Chapter questions
- What are some key design elements you would ensure were included when designing a website?
- Why is it so important to realistically assess the needs of your site before development?
- What do you think are the biggest challenges for optimising your design across multiple devices?
- What, to you, is the most important step in web development?
- What role does a website play in an overall digital marketing strategy?
Further reading
www.alistapart.com – a website for people who make websites, A List Apart has regular articles from web designers and developers on building user-friendly, standards-compliant websites.
www.html5weekly.com – a weekly newsletter filled with the latest must-know HTML5 tips and trends.
https://www.smashingmagazine.com/ - a website for web designers and developers