The document outlines the web design life cycle in five stages: understanding user interaction, audience definition, design through storyboards and wireframes, testing user needs, and finally launching the product. It emphasizes the importance of clarity, research, and usability to enhance user experience. Each stage builds upon the previous one to create a website that is effective and enjoyable for users.

1. WEB
DESIGN
LIFE CYCLE
BASICS OF WEB DESIGN
STAGE ONE
STAGE TWO
Think about how a person interacts or
experiences a website.
Consider if the design, structure, and
purpose of the website are clear.
Define.
How will the website impact the
user?
Brainstorm.
Research.
Who is the audience you are
designing the website for?
STAGE THREE
Design: Storyboards & Wireframes
How can the research translate into
outlines and sketches that help
explore the user's experience?
STAGE FOUR
Test.
What is important to the user, first?
How does the design support the
needs of the user?
STAGE FIVE
Launch & Share.
Is the product usable, equitable,
enjoyable, and other useful
features?