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http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2011/10/03/whys-hows-textures-web-design/
A- Why have the benefits of texture sometimes been overlooked?
This happens mainly because textures have been misused frequently in websites, making aspects seem "dirty" or "messy".
B- What is the usual difference between a texture and a pattern?
Patterns differ from textures because patterns are usually one element repeated seamlessly where textures usually aren't repetitive and can be found in everyday life.
C- What are 2 ways to focus peoples’ attention using texture?
First, you can focus a user's attention using texture by creating a contrast between clean and textured. This can be used in both ways where the highlighted element is textured or the exact opposite. Secondly, they can be used to create sections in a webpage that are obviously grouped together due to the similarity in texture.
D- How can texture enhance the structure of your information?
Texture can enhance the structure of your information by giving a certain feel or adding to the theme of the webpage. For instance, using a wooden texture can instill a "homey" feel throughout your webpage allowing your user to read your information in a more comfortable mindset.E- How does texture enhance the identity or atmosphere of a site?
Similarly to the question above, certain aspects with texture in your design can instill a certain mood in your user when visiting your webpage. This can be used with a drawn-like texture to tone down the seriousness of a webpage or to give your website a rustic, nature vibe if it is relative to your information.
F- Describe in your own words what is meant by the following tips:
- Maintain Legibility- Sometimes an over amount of texture can cause your information to become difficult to read, which completely nixes the purpose of whatever you are trying to say. Pick readability over texture, no matter how cool you think it looks.
- Don’t Beat a Dead Horse- Again, the overuse of texture can defeat the entire purpose. Too much texture can also cause your website to look overly busy, which gives the opposite effect of allowing the reader to focus on what is important, losing that positive quality of texture.
- Practice Means Improvement- Not everyone is going to master the use of texture on their first go. Play around with different textures and moods for your website and evaluate what works best to give the effect you desire.
- If It Serves No Purpose, Take it Out-If you are placing texture just because you think it looks extra stellar, there is a high chance that it's best to take it out. Each texture element serves a purpose in enhancing the design of your web page.
- Consider the Effect You Are Trying to Achieve- Brainstorm and figure out the mood your are trying to make your user feel. Then you can start looking for textures that correspond with that vibe.
- Collect Resources so you Don’t Have to Search Later- Don't just search for textures when you need them, if you see a cool texture somewhere take a picture of it to use later or recreate. Learn Masks
- Don’t Sacrifice Quality for Loading Time- No matter how awesome the texture looks on your webpage, your user is not going to sit around looking at a partially loaded screen while waiting for your massive file to load. It defeats the purpose.
- Choose Textures Logically- Make sure that the textures that you chose to place in your webpage, correspond with the theme as well as how you want your information to be represented.
You can come up with your own original texture images by taking pictures of a interesting texture that you find or scanning one in, or using Photoshop brushes to create whatever texture you please, or you can also combine textures you find as well as using the tools that Photoshop provides to create quick textures.
FOUR WEBSITES THAT USE THESE TIPS SUCCESSFULLY-
http://www.archer-group.comhttp://thisiseyeweb.co.ukhttp://www.paolocavanna.ithttp://blackhouse.uk.com
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
textured in web design
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