Here are some tips from what I have learned as a coder that has been forced to design: 1 - find another product that you like the design for, look for somethin

Here are some tips from what I have learned as a coder that has been forced to design: 1 - find another product that you like the design for, look for something simple and with an appropriate colour scheme for your market. Use this as a starting design. 2 - Read smashing magazine for typography and layout tips.... actually just read it all the time. It's a great resource. 3 - As with code design, keep your interface simple. Initially avoid gimmicks through JS, just make something that is clean and works. 4 - Release the best interface you can to your users and ask for feedback. Some users offer great feed back others don't. Don't be afraid to ignore some feedback but most feedback has a kernel of truth to it. 5 - As with code, iterate quickly and ask for more feedback. 6 - Don't ever think you can't design, everyone starts somewhere, everyone makes mistakes. Stop procrastinating and get on with it. 7 - Sometimes there is necessary complexity. Apple are famous for simplicity but if you've ever used Final Cut Pro you will know that complex things are actually complex. Good luck.