5.Universal Usability in the Design Process
The World Wide Web is now more than eighteen years old-time enough for basic design conventions to have emerged. In designing web pages we often base initial designs on widely used page layout and navigation patterns, and use best practices such as consistency, modularity, and simplicity in creating our web interfaces. However, the best method for making design decisions is a combination of design best practices and familiar web layout conventions, developed in close consultation with users at each stage of the design process. Involving users in the development process helps us understand user requirements, which allows us to make informed design decisions and produce more effective designs.