The Principles of Beautiful Web Design

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By Jason Beaird

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Format

ebook

ISBN

9781457192432

Author

Jason Beaird

Publisher

SitePoint

Release

28 November 2010

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Computer Technology Nonfiction

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This second edition of The Principles of Beautiful Web Design is the ideal book for people who can build websites, but are seeking the skills and knowledge to visually enhance their sites.

This book will teach you how to:

  • Understand the process of what makes "good design," from discovery through to implementation
  • Use color effectively, develop color schemes, and create a palette
  • Create pleasing layouts using grids, the rule of thirds, and symmetry
  • Employ textures: lines, points, shapes, volumes, and depth
  • Apply typography to make ordinary designs look great
  • Choose, edit, and position effective imagery

    • And lots more...

    This revised, easy-to-follow guide is illustrated with beautiful, full-color examples, and leads readers through the process of creating great designs from start to finish.

    It also features:

  • Updated information about grid-based design
  • How to design for mobile resolutions
  • Information about the future of web fonts including @font-face
  • Common user-interface patterns and resources

    • Format

    ebook

    ISBN

    9781457192432

    Author

    Jason Beaird

    Publisher

    SitePoint

    Release

    28 November 2010

    Share

    Subjects

    Computer Technology Nonfiction
    The Principles of Beautiful Web Design