No matter what you’re designing in HTML and CSS, you should know by now that everything is a box. By the time you take your styleframes and translate them into web documents, you might find it hard to work the numbers you have in your comps (especially if you weren’t taking them too seriously). Learn more about how to set up your own grid system.

Patterns are used like building block or bricks. They are fundamental components of a user experience and describe interaction processes. They can be combined with other patterns as well as other pieces of interface and content to create an interactive user experience. Check out ways to make your redesigns modern and friendly.

Information architecture is the work that goes into creating intuitive navigation schemes for software. In our case, information architecture applies to websites, but can also apply to web applications, mobile applications, and social media software. It’s definitely a term that’s getting used more and more these days. We had a discussion in class about what to do when the maker realizes he/she has ‘too much’ information to organize? Read this tutorial on how to get your thoughts and ideas visualized.