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“Content precedes design. Design in the absence of content is not design, it's decoration.”

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Jeffrey Zeldman, born on January 12, 1955, is a renowned web designer. He is known for his deep understanding and innovative contributions to web design, particularly for his pivotal role in the web standards movement. more

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