What are Functional and Non-Functional Requirements

In systems engineering and requirements engineering, a non-functional requirement (NFR) is a requirement that specifies criteria that can be used to judge the operation of a system, rather than specific behaviors. They are contrasted with functional requirements that define specific behavior or functions. (Wikipedia) Defining (Designing) the functional and non-functional requirements is a key step in the web development process and one that […]

Storyboards and navigation maps

Storyboarding is usually done in the initial planning and analysis stages.  There are a lot of different ways to develop website story boards and the type you should use depends on the purpose of the storyboard. Both creative and technical professionals use storyboards, which can streamline the design and development process. For example if the […]

CSS Reference sheet

CSS Properties Properties are listed in alphabetical order below. Each property has examples of possible values beneath it. Properties are not listed if they are not widely supported or if they are only supported by Internet Explorer. The properties are followed by some common values that properties may contain. CSS3 properties are not listed below […]

Content Writing for the web

Once you have written the content for your web site—you want to design your page so your points are easier to comprehend. Writing for the web is really not that much different than writing for print. But you have to remember that since it can be more difficult to read on-screen, you have to take […]

What is graphic design?

Graphic design is the process of communicating visually using typography and images to present information. Graphic design practice embraces a range of cognitive skills, aesthetics and crafts, including typography, visual arts and page layout. Like other forms of design, graphic design often refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created and […]