How I Actually Start Web Design Projects (Step by Step)
2.2K views · 2026-01-09
UI Design
Most people assume web design starts with visuals; layouts; or tools like Figma.
In reality; strong web design starts much earlier; before any UI decisions are made.
In this video; I walk through how I personally start web design projects;
showing the early steps that shape everything that comes after; from structure; to layout; to final decisions.
You will see how I approach understanding the problem space; how I analyze patterns; how I evaluate existing solutions; and how those insights directly influence design choices.
This is not a theoretical explanation; it is a real workflow; shown step by step.
If you are a designer struggling to explain your decisions;
if your designs feel inconsistent;
or if your work looks good but lacks clarity;
this missing step in the web design process is often the reason.
This video is especially useful for;
• web designers
• UI designers
• UX designers
• product designers
• designers transitioning from visual to systems thinking
The goal is to help you design with intention; confidence; and reasoning; not just taste.
Chapters:
00:00 The Problem
03:00 Researching Real Websites
05:00 Studying Proven Patterns
15:00 Designing From Research
23:30 Why This Works
In reality; strong web design starts much earlier; before any UI decisions are made.
In this video; I walk through how I personally start web design projects;
showing the early steps that shape everything that comes after; from structure; to layout; to final decisions.
You will see how I approach understanding the problem space; how I analyze patterns; how I evaluate existing solutions; and how those insights directly influence design choices.
This is not a theoretical explanation; it is a real workflow; shown step by step.
If you are a designer struggling to explain your decisions;
if your designs feel inconsistent;
or if your work looks good but lacks clarity;
this missing step in the web design process is often the reason.
This video is especially useful for;
• web designers
• UI designers
• UX designers
• product designers
• designers transitioning from visual to systems thinking
The goal is to help you design with intention; confidence; and reasoning; not just taste.
Chapters:
00:00 The Problem
03:00 Researching Real Websites
05:00 Studying Proven Patterns
15:00 Designing From Research
23:30 Why This Works