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The Principles of Beautiful Web Design 3e Paperback – 27 June 2014
- ISBN-100992279445
- ISBN-13978-0992279448
- Edition3rd
- PublisherSlightly Foxed Limited
- Publication date27 June 2014
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions20.32 x 1.91 x 25.4 cm
- Print length220 pages
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Chapter 1: Layout and Composition
An awareness of design relies heavily on understanding the spatial relationships that exist between the individual components of a design. The layout chapter kicks off the design process by investigating possible page components. With these blocks defined, we discuss some tools and examples that will help you start your own designs on a solid foundation. To wrap up this discussion, we’ll examine Knoxville Reflexology, a real client project that we’ll be following as an example through each chapter.
The Principles of Beautiful Web Design
Designing Great Web Sites is Not Rocket Science
This book comprises the following five chapters. You can read them from beginning to end to gain a complete understanding of the subject, or skip around if you only need a refresher on a particular topic. If you’re squeamish about choosing colors, feel uninspired by a blank browser window, or get lost trying to choose the right font, this book is for you. I take a methodical approach to presenting traditional graphic design theory as it applies to today’s website development industry. While the content is directed towards web programmers and developers, it provides a design primer and relevant examples that will benefit readers at any level.
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Chapter 2: ColorPerhaps the most mysterious aspect of design is the topic of color selection. Chapter 2 sheds light on this as we delve into both the aesthetic and scientific aspects of color theory. Armed with these simple guidelines, and some tips for creating harmonious color combinations, you’ll see how anyone can choose a set of colors that work well together to complement the overall message of a website. Finally, we’ll learn how the palette for Knoxville Reflexology was chosen. |
Chapter 3: TextureAn aspect of web design that’s often overlooked, texture is the key to creating designs that stand out. By understanding how the individual elements of texture function, you’ll learn how to use points, lines, and shapes to communicate and support your site’s message on a number of levels. We’ll then get to see firsthand how subtle textures helped shape the identity and character of our example website. |
Chapter 4: TypographyThe importance of typography is undeniable. Type is everywhere, and understanding the mechanics of written language is essential for any visual designer. In this chapter, we’ll dive beneath the surface of this rich topic, exploring the basics of the letterform, and investigating various typeface distinctions. |
Chapter 5: ImageryThe necessary companions to any well-designed site are the images and illustrations that grace its pages. In the final chapter, we’ll discuss what we should look for in the visual elements that we use on our pages, and locate sources of legitimate supporting imagery. Of course, finding the right image is often just the beginning. We’ll also learn some image-editing basics before we see the final steps in our example project. |
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- Publisher : Slightly Foxed Limited; 3rd edition (27 June 2014)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 220 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0992279445
- ISBN-13 : 978-0992279448
- Dimensions : 20.32 x 1.91 x 25.4 cm
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Jason Beaird dual-majored in graphic design and digital media at the University of Central Florida. When he's not working on websites, 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.
James George is a professional web designer from the United States, who is passionate about the field of design. He loves connecting with other designers and developers. James enjoys working closely with clients and businesses to create powerful, beautiful web design solutions.
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Soy una de las personas que le cuesta mucho trabajo el escoger colores que funcionen, las letras me parecen iguales y usaba cualquier imagen que encontrará primero, y es precisamente para este tipo de personas a las que va dirigida el libro, presenta conceptos muy claros y básicos del diseño, además de que da consejos útiles y herramientas. Sé que habrá tendencias muy nuevas, como lo explica con el círculo de colores, pero como dije es básico para personas que no no están familiarizadas con el diseño.
Recomendable y seguro como lo usaré frecuentemente como libro de referencia.
First off, I am a very difficult customer. I look at a book from many different angles - especially books that are supposed to teach me something. I usually have a problem or two or more with most books. The cover and the content SEEM of value, but upon opening the book one realizes very quickly that it's just a waste of money. This book, however, explained to me in ONE text everything I ever had to research on the Internet. Then I had to sift through thousands and thousands of results, and this book narrows it down to personal favorites. That's okay - after having read the book written by a pro, it's just very obvious that his preferences and judgement are better than mine.
One of my favorite topics in the book was the discussion about color psychology and text. I've read plenty of books on these - they were all boring and the author explained nothing. In this book it was like having a face-to-face discussion. And, that's only ONE example.
In short: if you're looking for something comprehensive, that teaches you MORE than what it claims, and gives you resources to study, AND teaches you how to look at your own designs critically, then you've found the answer in this book. You can look at something else, but believe me, I've most probably bought them already, and they don't get close to what is offered in this comprehensive package.