[All articles](https://webapphuddle.com/blog/) # Design fundamentals Practical guides to design fundamentals. [](https://webapphuddle.com/kandan-web-application-design-case-study/) Design fundamentals1 min read ## [Kandan Web Application Design Case Study](https://webapphuddle.com/kandan-web-application-design-case-study/) This web application design case study covers all the steps I took in designing all the features and UIs of Kandan web application. [Read the article](https://webapphuddle.com/kandan-web-application-design-case-study/) [](https://webapphuddle.com/why-mental-models-are-essential-in-web-application-design/) Design fundamentals2 min read ## [Why Mental Models Are Essential In Web Application Design](https://webapphuddle.com/why-mental-models-are-essential-in-web-application-design/) Here’s why it is so critical to consider mental models of your potential users before you start designing your web application. [Read the article](https://webapphuddle.com/why-mental-models-are-essential-in-web-application-design/) [](https://webapphuddle.com/saas-vs-on-premise/) Design fundamentals6 min read ## [SaaS vs On-Premise: Which Delivery Model to Choose?](https://webapphuddle.com/saas-vs-on-premise/) Choosing between SaaS vs On-Premise delivery models is crucial even before you start designing your web application. Here’s how to choose the correct model. [Read the article](https://webapphuddle.com/saas-vs-on-premise/) [](https://webapphuddle.com/2-critical-questions-to-ask-before-designing-any-feature/) Design fundamentals5 min read ## [2 Critical Questions to Ask Before Designing Any Feature](https://webapphuddle.com/2-critical-questions-to-ask-before-designing-any-feature/) How many users will use a feature & how frequently are 2 critical questions that you should ask before designing any feature. Lets explore these in detail. [Read the article](https://webapphuddle.com/2-critical-questions-to-ask-before-designing-any-feature/) [](https://webapphuddle.com/conceptual-model/) Design fundamentals9 min read ## [Conceptual Model – The Critical Part of Web Application Design](https://webapphuddle.com/conceptual-model/) Designing the Conceptual Model correctly helps to make your web application easy to learn and use. Here’s how you can correctly design the Conceptual Model. [Read the article](https://webapphuddle.com/conceptual-model/) [](https://webapphuddle.com/understand-web-app-usage-context/) Design fundamentals6 min read ## [How to Understand the Context in Which Web App will be Used](https://webapphuddle.com/understand-web-app-usage-context/) Understanding the context in which your web application will be used is extremely important and can directly influence the design of your web application. [Read the article](https://webapphuddle.com/understand-web-app-usage-context/) [](https://webapphuddle.com/difference-between-customer-and-user/) Design fundamentals4 min read ## [The Difference Between a Customer and a User of a Web App](https://webapphuddle.com/difference-between-customer-and-user/) The customer of a web application can be totally different from the actual user of the web application. Let me explain how. [Read the article](https://webapphuddle.com/difference-between-customer-and-user/) [](https://webapphuddle.com/the-beginners-guide-to-understanding-scope-creep/) Design fundamentals10 min read ## [The Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Scope Creep](https://webapphuddle.com/the-beginners-guide-to-understanding-scope-creep/) Scope Creep is the most common reason for delays in product launches or project executions. Lets discuss reasons for scope creep and how to avoid it. [Read the article](https://webapphuddle.com/the-beginners-guide-to-understanding-scope-creep/) [](https://webapphuddle.com/what-is-a-wireframe-the-complete-guide-to-wireframes/) Design fundamentals7 min read ## [What is a Wireframe – The Complete Guide to Wireframes](https://webapphuddle.com/what-is-a-wireframe-the-complete-guide-to-wireframes/) A wireframe is an integral part of any design process that conveys the design ideas accurately. Lets discuss in detail what a wireframe is. [Read the article](https://webapphuddle.com/what-is-a-wireframe-the-complete-guide-to-wireframes/) [](https://webapphuddle.com/the-one-question-you-should-avoid-in-requirements-gathering/) Design fundamentals5 min read ## [The One Question You Should Avoid in Requirements Gathering](https://webapphuddle.com/the-one-question-you-should-avoid-in-requirements-gathering/) Many times the reason for design rejection has got nothing to do with the design. It is because you asked the wrong question while gathering requirements. [Read the article](https://webapphuddle.com/the-one-question-you-should-avoid-in-requirements-gathering/)