Using Graphic Design to Build Elegant Websites
HTML, CSS and PHP are all essential parts of web development today. Having the knowledge and skills to write code to produce functional web sites is an obvious need in today’s media centered world. Being able to write code is important, but that is only part of the picture.
Let’s stop a minute and consider how equally important the design elements are to your site. Often people are getting their first look and impression of your company through visiting your website. What impression does your site send?
Isn’t Website Design just writing code?
Website design isn’t just about writing code. It’s the layout and the color scheme. It’s the photos and the typefaces. It’s your logo and the words on the pages. All these elements come together to present a picture and impression about who you are and what you offer your viewers and customers.
It’s important to evaluate all these elements for your site to stay relevant. Is it time for a logo redesign or maybe just a new fresh look? It could be as simple as choosing photos and images that match the energy or atmosphere of your company. Or it could be a complete branding overhaul.
Branding is the use of specific images such as your logo and or icon along with the typefaces that your company uses. Setting up a branding strategy is very important when considering a new marketing strategy. Using those design elements helps create a repeated image for your company. When that branding is used successfully, your customers will come to easily recognize and understand you. This leads to greater visibility which equals more customers.
What sets you apart from other Web Designers?
With a professional background rooted in graphic design, I can help you evaluate your branding strategy and create a design for your website that matches it. Creating design is something that I have a sincere passion for and have spent over 15 years honing that talent.
Elissa understands the design process, focusing on the core of what needs to be accomplished rather than rushing to a product. I trust Elissa’s judgement and her ability to communicate…the message becomes clearer and the design better than I envisioned.
– Ty Woznek, Lead Pastor, Life Fellowship Chapel
Is it time for a new logo?
I can help with that too. Creating a logo and/or icon that perfectly suits you and represents who you are is something that I sincerely love. Seeing your new logo, along with complementary colors and images on your redesigned site will set a new standard for your business that will ultimately boost your visibility.
Great design is the foundation to your website. I am here to help you with that process, pairing excellence in design with functional code to produce a vibrant website that will attract customers. Let’s get started!
email: elissa.torgeson@gmail.com | cell:360.471.7077