Design Method

The design process from client interest to completion.

Follow With:

Project start

Initial discussion, site questionaire, writing project brief.

Tools: Web form questionaire, Email.


Setting up the directories

Set up the initial folder structure and ftp connection.

Tools: Windows, Dreamweaver.


The first content

If the project is being designed from scratch, ideas from suitable existing content are gathered. Otherwise the current site is downloaded (redesign).

Tools: Web browser.


The design

Creating a design from the clients brief/ideas and componants or from existing content ideas.

Tools: Dreamweaver, Photoshop.


The Technology

Adding the contact form, gallery, map, eCommerce, content management system and installing the Wordpress for the blog.

Tools: Dream Weaver, Web Browser.


The Media

Designing, enhancing or inserting the Logo/Banner, Favicon, graphic layout and supplied images.

Tools: MsPaint, Photoshop, Flash, Fireworks.


Customisation

Tweaking for efficiency/looks, matching the blog to look like the site.

Tools: Dreamweaver, Photoshop.


Updates

Adjusting the site based on client emailed feedback, end when client satisfied.

Tools: Email.


Completion

Removing redundant files, migrating the site from the /new directory.

Tools: Dreamweaver.