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Simple is Better than Complex. But is Easy Best?
Previously, we wrote a little piece explaining why web designers think that simple is better than complex. We argued that effective website design relies on keeping things simple. We defined the designer's role as taking a client's individual requirements - which may be inherently complex - and turning them into a clear, comprehensible website that visitors can understand and appreciate. We even quoted Leonardo da Vinci, who said that "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication". …Read More
5 Reasons We Love Designing Websites for Charities
We absolutely love designing websites for charities. A percentage of all our work is spent delivering charity campaigns and we find them to be some of the most rewarding projects of all. We've particularly enjoyed working with local charities such as Exeter YMCA, Exeter Foodbank, St Petrock's and Butterfly Children's Hospices. Building websites for charities throws up various opportunities and challenges. Some of our recent charitable projects have really kept us on our toes. …Read More
Why Mobile Testing is an Essential Part of Successful Website Design
Mobile website design has become an exciting and essential part of what we do. Most of us are now able to access the internet from our phones, radically changing the way that we think about designing and building websites. They say that failing to plan is planning to fail, and a similar principle applies when we're talking about mobile-friendly websites which maximum accessibility for the greatest number of people. One of the most important processes in developing a successful mobile website design is mobile testing. …Read More
How Do We Know if a Website Design is a Success?
Web design is constantly changing. With each year that passes we see new technologies, functionality and trends emerging that seem to radically alter what we expect a website to deliver. This inevitably means that a certain % of business websites will look very different to a brand-new 2014 design. Whilst it can be very tempting to compare a 1, 2 or 3 year-old website to a brand new one - and this can be a useful exercise in determining what condition an older site is in - we believe that there is a better way. Instead of asking how modern a website looks, we think that it's better to ask the question: "how do we know if a website design is a success?" …Read More
4 Reasons to Choose an Exeter Web Design Agency
One of the great privileges of working in the website design industry is that we get to interact with clients all over the globe. It's now possible to choose the best design agency for your individual project, irrespective of where they are situated. We absolutely love working with our European, Asian and North American clients. However, there's something equally exciting about being an Exeter web design agency working with local Exeter and Devon businesses, charities and organisations. If you're situated in the South-West and have an upcoming website project, here are 4 reasons to choose an Exeter web design agency. …Read More
Effective Website Design: Simplicity vs Complexity
Every designer faces a constant battle between simplicity and complexity. Whilst we often champion the value of simplicity - and dream of solving everyday problems with a beautiful, efficient, simple solution - our lives are full of complexity. This has various implications for the way that we approach website design. In this article we'll be considering the challenges behind achieving effective website design: simplicity vs complexity. …Read More
How to Make Your Website More Accessible for People with Disabilities
In the web design industry we often talk about user experience. The premise is that effective design is constantly considering (and meeting) the needs of website visitors. In other words, it's a matter of form and function. This can often be achieved by a combination of common sense, user testing and a commitment to analysing and improving performance over the long-term. However, we don't very often consider the user experience requirements of people with disabilities. Having worked with the likes of Wheelie Chix, we understand that many of us overcome life's challenges on a daily basis. …Read More
Colour Theory and Web Design: What do Different Colours Mean?
At some point in our lives, most of us have identified a "favourite colour". This tends to be the colour that we most closely identify with and appreciate. The "favourite colour" experience often changes over time, and many of us appreciate a range of different colours, but the question remains: why are we drawn to different colours, and exactly what do different colours mean? …Read More
How To Increase Ecommerce Sales: “Get The Best Photography You Can”
If you're running an online business then we know from experience that you'll be doing everything in your power to work out how to increase ecommerce sales. …Read More
How Do I Create a Successful Brand for My Business?
We help our clients to create a successful brand for their business. It's a simple premise, but it takes a lot of skill, experience and listening to do well. …Read More
Ecommerce Lessons from Superbowl XLVIII
Ecommerce has given businesses unprecedented opportunities to compete with the big players. In this changing landscape, we explore how smaller brands can outperform their market-leading rivals... …Read More
Welcome to Our New Website!
If you're a returning visitor you might have noticed that we have a new website! …Read More
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