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.