An edition of The principles of beautiful web design
(2010)
The principles of beautiful web design
2nd ed.
by Jason Beaird
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This volume leads readers through the process of creating Web page designs from start to finish, while explaining what makes "good design". The author presents topics such as developing pleasing layouts using grids, the rule of thirds, balance and symmetry, using color effectively, developing color schemes and creating a palette, using textures, lines, points, shapes, volumes and depth among many other useful lessons.
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Table of Contents
1. Layout and composition. The design process
Defining good design
Web page anatomy
Grid theory
Balance
Unity
Emphasis
Bread-and-butter layouts
Finding inspiration
Fresh trends
Resizing : fixed, fluid, or responsive layouts
Screen resolution
Application : Southern savers
2. Color. The psychology of color
Color temperature
Chromatic value
Color theory 101
Red, yellow, and blue or CMYK
The scheme of things
Creating a palette
Color tools and resources
Application : the color of coupons
3. Texture. Point
Line
Shape
Volume and depth
Pattern
Building texture
Application : clipping and saving
4. Typography. Taking type to the web
Text image replacement
Web fonts with @font-face
Anatomy of a letterform
Text spacing
Text alignment
Typeface distinctions
Finding fonts
Choosing the right fonts
Application : The fine print
5. Imagery. What to look for
Legitimate image sources
Getting professional help
How not to impress
Creative cropping
Photoshop adjustments
File formates and resolutions
Creative image treatments
Application : The fine print
Onward and upward.
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Includes index.
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