Category: Inspiration
by admin on Aug.21, 2010, under Graphics Designing
Designing Style Guidelines For Brands And Websites
A website is never done. Everyone has worked on a project that changed so much after it launched that they no longer wanted it in their portfolio. One way to help those who take over your projects is to produce a style guide.
Edward Tufte once said: “Great design is not democratic; it comes from great designers. If the standard is lousy, then develop another standard.” Although there’s no stopping some clients from making their website awful, by creating a style guide, you’re effectively establishing rules for those who take over from you.
Why Create A Style Guide?
- You’ll have an easy guide to refer to when handing over the project.
- Makes you look professional. They’ll know you did everything for a reason
- You maintain control of the design. When someone does something awful, you can refer them to the document.
- You avoid cheapening the design, message and branding.
- Forces you to define and hone your style, making for a more cohesive design.
