In Steve Krug's "Don’t make me think.” Steve begins by talking about the title and the meaning of his book. He explains the concepts of designing a website and not allowing the user to think too much. Websites should be easy to navigate; buttons and links should be clearly labeled and obvious that they are clickable.
The second chapter Steve explains how we really use the web. According to Steve Krug, we don’t really read websites but merely scan them to find what catches our attention. Users also do not make optimal choices; we usually look for key words and click away. Websites should be designed for its users and clients and they should be clear as a billboard not like a novel.
Why Mood Boards Matter
Mood boards are sometimes called inspiration boards. When creating a website mood board its useful for establishing a feel for the website, you can show color palettes, typography and patterns that will help the client see the overall look. A loose collage is the best ways to create a mood board for big thinkers that don’t really care about the details and just want the feel. The second type of mood board is a refined template; this is for clients that have not worked with designers before or if they are not detail oriented.
Creating a mood board can be fun and will help the designer and client brainstorm the look and feel of their website. This also helps you get all the dumb ideas out and help you figure out what look and feel you are actually going for.
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