The Principles of Beautiful Web Design: Designing Great Web Sites Is Not Rocket Science!

by Jason Beaird and Dr James George

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Tired of making web sites that work absolutely perfectly but just don't look nice? If so, then The Principles of Beautiful Web Design is for you. A simple, easy-to-follow guide, illustrated with plenty of full-color examples, this book will lead you through the process of creating great designs from start to finish. Good design principles are not rocket science, and using the information contained in this book will help you create stunning web sites. Understand the design process, from discovery to implementation Understand what makes "good design" Developing pleasing layouts using grids, the rule of thirds, balance and symmetry Use color effectively, develop color schemes and create a palette Use textures, lines, points, shapes, volumes and depth Learn how good typography can make ordinary designs look great Effective imagery: choosing, editing and placing images And much more Throughout the book, you'll follow an example design, from concept to completion, learning along the way.
  • ISBN10 1457192497
  • ISBN13 9781457192494
  • Publish Date 17 June 2014 (first published 25 January 2007)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Imprint Sitepoint
  • Edition 3rd Revised ed.
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 220
  • Language English