If
(You hate me)
Then
(You can go to www.!@#$-off.com)
Else
(We can talk things out
and work together!)
END If
- Photoshop is not the same as web pages,
some things are impossible to do on the Web,
so I have to simplify the design.
- Discuss with me WHILE designing, not afterwards.
- Ask me if an effect is buildable!
- Make sure you are designing in RGB mode.
- Give me the exact color codes!
- Colours look different on a Mac and CMYK.
- Each browser has its own quirks with spacing!
It is impossible to make the design look same
in every browser.
- Don't be afraid to point out to me
your issues and we will fix them together.
- There are limitations when I start coding,
your design might not be practical on the Web
- It is not only about form but also function
- PS. Stop using drop shadow on every text!
- I know nuts about design principles!
I don't know the art of negative and positive space.
I will assume that if I can read it, it is fine!
- If you want me to be as precise as possible,
specify the exact widths, heights,
margin and paddings.
- Flash is dead! It doesn't work on mobile
which is crucial in today's digital age!
- It loads very slowly and is bad for SEO.
- Discuss with me and we will look for
better alternatives.
- I might not have the font in my computer.
- It is better to use web-safe fonts.
- If we must use that specific font, send me
a copy of the font so that I can use it!
- Teach me some basic design principles!
- Explain to me the rationale of your design
if I happen to ignore your details.
- Tell me when I have broke a design rule
so that I can fix it.
- Make sure you are designing in 72dpi!
- Make sure the width is within the 930-970px range
That is the normal size for a webpage, if it is
bigger, I would have to adjust it!
- Tell me what fonts exactly to use
for headings, sub-headings and other areas.
- Tell me the exact kerning, leading, etc
- Explain to me in simple terms,
not designer terms!
eg. Leading = space between lines
- Make sure the background is TILEABLE!
- If it is not possible to tile it,
make sure the background is enough
to fit into a 1920x1600px so that
it does not get cut off when viewed
from bigger screens!
- Please remember to name your 50,000 layers
in Photoshop!
- If the layers are not organized,
it is easy for me to miss some details
in your designs.