Money Lab My 6 Principles of Website Design
Feb 20, 2025
Discover essential principles of effective website design, including key elements like color choices and typography. Learn how to prioritize user needs while simplifying navigation. The speaker emphasizes creating a cohesive brand identity focused on the audience, ensuring that messaging is clear and user-friendly. This deep dive into design principles offers valuable resources for enhancing both app and web experiences.
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Choose Limited Brand Colors
- Choose a limited color palette including black, white, and one or two brand colors to build a cohesive website look.
- Use complementary colors or colors you like and live with your brand color choices over time.
Build Color Hierarchy With Shades
- Create a full color palette by making shades from white to black within your brand hue.
- Assign different shades for text hierarchy: darker for H1, lighter for lower headings, ensuring readability and brand consistency.
Limit Fonts to Two
- Use only two fonts: one for headings and one for body text to keep your website clean.
- Decide between serif fonts for classic style or sans serif for a more playful and smooth appearance.