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CRO8
Bipolar (III) Inmate

From: New York City
Insane since: Jul 2000

posted posted 07-09-2001 21:20

I have been designing websites for 1 1/2 years and currently beginning work on my fourth client. I am having designers block and would like some help. I have nothing designed as of yet, so I cannot show you my progress.

My question is this: how do some of you begin the design process? Does it start with a pencil sketch? Do you come straight to the Asylum and seek others advice?

I think your replies would really help me.

Thanks.
Chris

twItch^
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: the west wing
Insane since: Aug 2000

posted posted 07-09-2001 21:29

First I learn about the company for which I am designing. From there, I sketch out (in pen) a few ideas that embody the company. Then I go back to the company and pull out more stuff from them (printed materials, business highlights, etc) and integrate them into the design. THEN I sit down in front of the machine and pound out designs, with the sketches right next to me. Generally, that's enough.

Dracusis
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: Brisbane, Australia
Insane since: Apr 2001

posted posted 07-09-2001 21:34

Edit: Dammit! twitch types faster than I!

[This message has been edited by Dracusis (edited 07-09-2001).]

CRO8
Bipolar (III) Inmate

From: New York City
Insane since: Jul 2000

posted posted 07-09-2001 22:27

cool thanks.

WarMage
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: Rochester, New York, USA
Insane since: May 2000

posted posted 07-09-2001 23:29

Long standing businesses tend to be a snap because they normally have their logo's as well as a design style established, you job is then to embody what is there, and make it navigatable, and get their information out to their potensial clients in an easy to understand way.

Pugzly
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: 127.0.0.1
Insane since: Apr 2000

posted posted 07-09-2001 23:32

I have to determine how the navigation is going to be before I do anything else. That kinda dictates a lot to me. If they only have a couple of main items for nav, then I can get away with doing some things that might not work if I have to have a fairly complex navigation.

I usually have a bunch of "pool" designs. When I get a client, I see if they will fit into any of the existing designs.

Also, since we do a lot of public safety related stuff, we look at a lot of other related sites to see how they're doing things. That has REALLY helped.

kretsminky
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: A little lower... lower... ahhhhhh, thats the spot
Insane since: Jun 2000

posted posted 07-10-2001 00:10

I draw an outline in the sand and go from there.

Fig
Paranoid (IV) Mad Scientist

From: Houston, TX, USA
Insane since: Apr 2000

posted posted 07-10-2001 00:13

I'll take this opportunity to recommend a really good book that's changed the way I approach clients and projects, Creativity for Graphic Designers by Mark Oldach. Pick it up, you won't be sorry. i also think this month's HOW magazine was about creativity...

Chris

KAIROSinteractive

Dracusis
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: Brisbane, Australia
Insane since: Apr 2001

posted posted 07-10-2001 04:44

But krets, what do you draw the outline with??

Come on now, don't skimp out on the details!

Dam cheap skate!

DL-44
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: under the bed
Insane since: Feb 2000

posted posted 07-10-2001 06:32

drac - you know how fond of being naked krets is, right?

I don't need to elaborate........do I.....?




?Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative? -- Oscar Wilde

CRO8
Bipolar (III) Inmate

From: New York City
Insane since: Jul 2000

posted posted 07-10-2001 17:13

Thanks everyone, its nice to get an inside scoop on how many different angles one can take in starting the design process. I will print this post out and keep it for future reference. Fig, $15 for that book sounds like a bargain, and if its as good as you say then its a steal!

Thanks kids.
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