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The Principles of Beautiful Web Design View Larger Image | Jason Beaird
SitePoint, Paperback, Published February 2007, 168 pages, ISBN 0975841963 | List Price: $39.95
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Layout and Composition
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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.
About the Author
Jason the Designer Man, as one of his co-workers once called him, dual-majored
in graphic design and digital media at the University of Central Florida. When
he's not working on web sites, he enjoys disassembling electronics and using
them in his artwork. Jason writes about his adventures in design and technology
on his personal site, jasongraphix.com
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