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Joseph Torres
Joseph Torres
6,282 Points
Posted by Joseph Torres
Joseph Torres
6,282 Points

Planning, constructing, and conceptualizing a website!

I just curious to know when designer plan on creating a website, is it drawn out on paper as a concept before going straight into code? I know everyone has a different approach but I was curious as to the different approaches taken. Is there a platform other than site mapping where you can drag and drop elements onto a area? Thank you!

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christopher walsh
christopher walsh
7,272 Points
christopher walsh
christopher walsh
7,272 Points

many people start off with a paper sketch. A very common and good way is to make your site in illustrator/Photoshop first. You are putting on screen what it looks like. the coding is for making it real. Also remember to make a mobile screen version, ipad screen version and desktop version of your website when planning.

Joseph Torres
Joseph Torres
6,282 Points
Joseph Torres
Joseph Torres
6,282 Points

Good evening, thank you so much for your input. I believe you make slices within the images correct?