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Paperback: 180 pages
Publisher: SitePoint; 1 edition (January 31, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0975841963
ISBN-13: 978-0975841969

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 hes 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