Editor's Note: This is a guest article from Naomi Niles of Intuitive Design. As a Web designer, she knows what it takes to get the best possible result out of a design project, and she shares those secrets here.
Getting a successful website design can be tricky business. But, what many people new to the Web design process don't know is that a successful project is very much the result of a good collaborative effort between both Web designer and client.
This article contains tips for getting the best out of your Web designer during each phase of the project.
There are three distinct phases in a Web design project:
- Planning -- a good, clear plan will result in the best possible outcome.
- During -- make sure you're available for quick, incremental feedback to avoid wasteful misunderstandings.
- Afterwards -- keep talking to the designer to make your next projects even more successful.