The History of Web Design

Do you remember what the web looked like back in 1990? If you saw it today then you’d probably think it was designed by our great ancestors! But in reality, it was just two decades ago that websites relied on garish ads and clunky navigation to impress visitors.

The truth is, the web has transformed from something we’d rather forget, to an incredible platform for designers to create, test and build innovative websites. With everything from web browsers, HTML, PHP, Javascript, and flash animation invented in such a short amount of time, we’ve really come far as designers.

Check out this infographic below that was created by AmeriCommerce, with a detailed look of the history of web design, to see how much it has changed, and how you can stay current…

The History of Web Design