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The bridge between branding, UX and development

THE three pillars to consider when developing a website? Branding, user experience and development. But what exactly is the link between these three? How do they form a whole to create a user-friendly and brand-oriented website?

Branding, UX, development.

3 totally different areas of expertise, each equally important, but individually of little value. We take a brief look at what each of these pillars entails, but what's really important is how together they are the basis for a successful Web site.

 

What is branding?

Branding is the process of creating a unique brand image that reflects a company's identity. A strong brand helps a website stand out among countless others. It helps build trust and loyalty among visitors.
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What is User Experience (UX)?

UX is the science behind website design. The goal of UX design is to ensure that visitors to a Web site feel welcome and at ease. The visitor should be able to easily find what they are looking for.
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What is development?

Development is the process by which the technical aspects of a website are built and implemented. A well-developed website will load quickly, be easy to navigate and free of errors and technical problems.
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Branding ∞ User Experience

In the user interface (UI) of a Web site, branding and UX play a major role. The purpose of the interface is to make a website attractive to visitors, and to create a consistent and recognizable image that matches the brand identity.

Visual design is not only important for creating a strong brand image. It is also crucial to a Web site's user experience. If the layout is too cluttered or cluttered, visitors are likely to quickly drop out and possibly check out a competitor's site. Therefore, it is important to consider both the brand and the user during the design process. This can be done through user testing and analysis, among other things. Based on these results, adjustments can be made to ensure that the website is both brand-oriented and user-friendly.

 

UX ∞ Development

Besides the visual design, there are also a number of technical aspects to consider when developing a website. Consider the speed of the website, usability, security and compatibility with different browsers and devices, etc.

The best example where development and UX come together is responsive design. This ensures that a website automatically adapts to the device on which it is viewed. A website should be easy to use on desktops, tablets and smartphones alike.

 

Branding ∞ UX ∞ Development

An important goal of a Web site is a consistent brand experience for visitors. This means that everything they see and feel while using the website is consistent with the brand and the message you want to convey.

To create a consistent brand experience, it is a must to ensure that all aspects of the website, from the visual to the technical, match the brand. In addition, we need to ensure that the content is also consistent with the brand. This means that the text, images and other media you use match the message and image you want to convey. 

For a website that is both brand-oriented, user-friendly and technically flawless, there are a number of considerations to take into account: 

  • A clear plan: Before we begin designing or developing a Web site, a plan is created that outlines what you want to achieve with the Web site, who your target audience is and how you want the Web site to work. This can help ensure that your website is focused on achieving specific goals and that it fits the wants and needs of your target audience.
  • A strong brand image: As we discussed earlier, creating a strong brand image that reflects the identity of your company or organization is a must.
  • Good usability: It is important to ensure that your website is easy for visitors to use. This can be done by providing a logical and user-friendly navigation, using clear call-to-action buttons and ensuring a consistent layout on all pages. This ensures that visitors can easily find the information they are looking for and thus stay on the website longer.
  • Test & Repeat: Growth is only possible through continuous improvement. A website is not finished once it is live. Measure results, adjust, and repeat over and over again for the best possible results

 

Conclusion:

Branding, UX and development go hand in hand, and are absolute must-haves for a successful website.
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Davy
Lead digital design

"Don't start rashly! A good website is well thought out, user-friendly and technically flawless."

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