r higher) and basically just start placing elements on the page (logos, images, menu items, etc.). This is what I like to call theI've noticed over the years that when I start a new web design project I've developed my own process. I imagine that most designers will say the same thing. Sure we might all follow certain principals, but I've discovered that I usually think about three things:

1. The initial concept/creative idea

2. Usability

3. Secondary design such as colors, images, etc.

I'll open up a new Photoshop document (usually at 1024 px size or greater since the majority of internet surfers are at that resolution or higher) and basically just start placing elements on the page (logos, images, menu items, etc.). This is what I like to call the

s will say the same thing. Sure we might all follow certain principals, but I've discovered that I usually think about three things:

1. The initial concept/creative idea

2. Usability

3. Secondary design such as colors, images, etc.

I'll open up a new Photoshop document (usually at 1024 px size or greater since the majority of internet surfers are at that resolution or higher) and basically just start placing elements on the page (logos, images, menu items, etc.). This is what I like to call the

:

1. The initial concept/creative idea

2. Usability

3. Secondary design such as colors, images, etc.

I'll open up a new Photoshop document (usually at 1024 px size or greater since the majority of internet surfers are at that resolution or higher) and basically just start placing elements on the page (logos, images, menu items, etc.). This is what I like to call the

pen up a new Photoshop document (usually at 1024 px size or greater since the majority of internet surfers are at that resolution or higher) and basically just start placing elements on the page (logos, images, menu items, etc.). This is what I like to call ther higher) and basically just start placing elements on the page (logos, images, menu items, etc.). This is what I like to call the "collage" phase. Often times I revert to this if that initial concept hasn't come to me yet, but even if I have a concept in mind, I like to try different placement of elements to see what works best. I often compare it to interior design of a room - you move the furniture around to see what the best placement and "flow" is.

As I'm creating and moving elements around the page, I'm thinking about two other things: how will this translate to an actual webpage (for example, can I make it 100% css, how will I "cut u