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The Principles of Beautiful Web Design
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.
Chapter 1: Layout and Composition
Chapter 2: Color
Chapter 3: Texture
Chapter 4: Typography
Chapter 5: Imagery
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