DMT utilises an inclusive design approach to its Web design. The inclusive design process incorporates both accessibility and usability principles which assist with the Websites utilitarian characteristics of reaching the widest possible audience. This is achieved by removing any barriers (accessibility) and offering the users a better experience (usability). As well, qualitative measures are also incorporated to ensure that the sites have the necessary visual communication principles of being genre-specific and visually appealing (aesthetics) to their targeted audiences. The emphasis on accessibility, usability and aesthetic principles is a deliberate design strategy that encompasses and embraces all stakeholders (clients, designers and end-users) inclusively.
The design requirements of this site were for a clean and simple (technical) Website. With this in mind, a logical navigation structure was selected ie left-hand side navigation, centre content and the right hand side division was dedicated to any extra detail. The aesthetics of the Site were designed to hit the screen, yet not hurt the eye. As well, the three colours were personal favourites and were selected for their representative qualities.
^ Top of PageThe links / template section to the left of this Website are example layouts. One of the first issues a client / Web developer must establish is the layout and look and feel of the site. DMT has developed several combinations and permutations of the most common layouts used. These can then be modified to the organisation’s aesthetic requirements. All site examples are W3C standards compliant and more importantly for the client, are fully compatible with any user platform and technologically efficient.
^ Top of PageA graduate of the University of South Australia in digital media studies and currently finalising an Honours thesis premised on an effective business case for Web developers which concentrates on standards compliant coding practices (W3C, CSS / XHTML). Coupled with the tertiary qualifications, I teach Web design from the basic to the advanced level which ensures all the latest design trends, practices and standards are being implemented. As well, I also freelance on most multimedia styled projects eg print to Web, document design and publications et cetera. .
^ Top of PageThe leadership and analytical skills gained through education, teaching and working directly within the industry have a direct benefit to any industry.
NB: These templates are example layouts that get redesigned to suite clients tastes. All templates are highly adaptable to personal preferences. All examples should look exactly the same in any platform combination, screen resolution or screen size.
Web TrainingTemplate/library examples
Examples of CSS lists for Websites navigation
PHP
Flash
Document Design
& Documentation
PhotoShop
Consulting
Front end Web development specialising in XHTML/CSS, standards compliant Websites
XTHML/CSS can be considered a stricter and cleaner version of its predecessor HTML. The main motivation behind XHTML is to provide documents that can be shared across communities and the different ways that the Web is accessed.
The following list is an overview of the direct benefits businesses can expect from XHTML/CSS Websites
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