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The principles of beautiful web design / by Jason Beaird & James George.

by Beaird, Jason.

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SitePoint, c2014.

Web sites -- Design.

Web site development.

9780992279448 (pbk.)

0992279445 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

Beautiful web design

xvi, 194 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Previous edition: 2010.

"... The ideal book for people who can build websites, but are seeking the skills and knowledge to visually enhance their sites. This book will teach you how to: Understand what makes "good design," from discovery through to implementation; Use color effectively, develop color schemes, and create a palette; Create pleasing layouts using grids, the rule of thirds, and symmetry; Employ textures: lines, points, shapes, volumes, and depth; Apply typography to make ordinary designs look great; Choose, edit, and position effective imagery; And lots more ... This easy-to-follow guide is illustrated with beautiful, full-color examples, and will lead you through the process of creating great designs from start to finish. The third edition of this book has been greatly revised and now features: Updated and expanded coverage of mobile and responsive web design (RWD); A new sample project; New sections on user interface and icon design; Common user-interface patterns and resources."--From publisher.

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