Today I learnt how to properly set up a grid with subdivisions, how to snap shapes to a grid, and how to properly align and distribute things within my file. The latter has been the most important today as I already had an idea of how to change my grid setup and my shapes were already set up to snap to the grid, but I have been simply using grid lines and rulers to line things up which isn't a 100% reliable method. Thanks to this document I have now learned how to align and distribute things so there there is equal spacing between each object and they are perfectly in line however they need to be lined up. I have only been working on the home page which is mostly made up of boxes that will lead to different pages, but as I have to work at 100% to ensure that when I nudge an object it moves by one pixel, lining up the text in the navigation bar and footer would have been difficult if it wasn't for learning how to align and distribute.
I think I have made a good start on the home page today and I am happy with the design. However, I am very confused about the content, and although I shouldn't be worrying about this because I am only designing the website, it does have an effect on my design because I need to be able to map everything out so that I can design all of the relevant pages. The business I am designing for runs screening on people that are to be employed in certain job sectors that require such checks, for example cash handling. During our initial meeting the client discussed a website layout, explaining that they want a banner image with a list of the sectors they cater for that each link to a page, as well as separate boxes underneath for each service that they provide, with a page leading to each of these aswell. This means that today I haven't been able to get very far with the design as I have no imagery for any of the boxes, nor do I have confirmation of any of the sectors or services. I have emailed to ask, but I got a vague answer back, so tomorrow I plan on pressing the client for specific information so that I can push my design forward.
I think I have made a good start on the home page today and I am happy with the design. However, I am very confused about the content, and although I shouldn't be worrying about this because I am only designing the website, it does have an effect on my design because I need to be able to map everything out so that I can design all of the relevant pages. The business I am designing for runs screening on people that are to be employed in certain job sectors that require such checks, for example cash handling. During our initial meeting the client discussed a website layout, explaining that they want a banner image with a list of the sectors they cater for that each link to a page, as well as separate boxes underneath for each service that they provide, with a page leading to each of these aswell. This means that today I haven't been able to get very far with the design as I have no imagery for any of the boxes, nor do I have confirmation of any of the sectors or services. I have emailed to ask, but I got a vague answer back, so tomorrow I plan on pressing the client for specific information so that I can push my design forward.
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