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Tennessee Web Design Foundations

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Lesson 3.7 Webpage Aesthetics

Description

In this lesson, students will explore how aesthetic design, composition, multimedia, and the CARP principles (Contrast, Alignment, Repetition, and Proximity) influence the look, feel, and usability of websites. Students will analyze both effective and ineffective website designs. By the end of the lesson, students will be equipped with foundational principles to enhance their own web design projects.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Analyze the aesthetic design of websites and explain how it influences user trust, engagement, and perception of the company
  • Explain the graphic design concept of composition.
  • Identify effective and ineffective use of multimedia and explain its impact on the user experience
  • Define and apply the CARP design principles to evaluate and improve website layouts
  • Reflect on how aesthetic and multimedia design choices can make websites more accessible and engaging.

Activities

These are all the activities included in the lesson

3.7.1 Aesthetics and Composition
3.7.2 Grade the Aesthetics
3.7.3 CARP Principles of Design
3.7.4 Typography Rapid Research
3.7.5 Logo Pitch to the Marketing Team