Abstract:

This article examines the emergence of CSS frameworks which is the next step of CSS code libraries, the reason for their usage and the impacts on web development processes. As a graphic design environment and element, CSS frameworks are examined both as a whole and by separating them into elements. While elements are individually examined for both genuineness and functionality, they are also examined in the context of graphical design principles. The principles are determined as integrity, explanation, emphasis, balance, order, area, contrast, rhythm, completion, continuity, ratio/proportion. The CSS framework elements and their relationships are examined in the context of the principles. In the analysis of CSS framework elements, the user experience (UX) that affect the design of CSS framework elements and the effects & limitations of the technologies used are especially taken into consideration. While making evaluations in terms of functionality, which is another criterion of the examination, especially the effects of user experience and technical features are emphasized. As a result of the analysis, it reveals the importance of CSS frameworks to obtain desired graphic effects in web design and suggestions are provided in this context.

Keywords: