Web design is the planning and creation of websites. This includes the information architecture, user interface, site structure, navigation, layout, colors, fonts, and images. All of these are combined with the principles of design to create a website.

Design is a Part of Web Design

Design Principles:

Structure, balance, contrast, emphasis, rhythm, and unity.

Design Elements:

lines, shapes, texture, color, and direction.

Structure:

Header:

The primary purpose of your header is to promote your company’s brand and make it instantly recognizable to your audience.

Navigation:

That which facilitates movement from one Web page to another Web page. A website navigation menu is the place on each page where links to other pages on your website are displayed.

Content:

Description of the website information

Sidebar:

A sidebar is not the main content. It is usually not for a primary means of navigation. There are some exceptions where primary navigation is included towards the top of a sidebar.

Footer:

Web page footer content most often conveys technical information. This includes the copyright information for the website, the name of the website's author, the business name and address, if applicable.