The Principles of Beautiful Web Design

The Principles of Beautiful Web Design presents simple and practical techniques that will guide you through the complete design process: getting inspiration, sketching ideas, selecting a color scheme, choosing effective images and designing the layout. Author Jason Beaird creates a complete web site layout using the techniques described, and the book's full-color layout and large format (8" x 10") make it a pleasure to read. Here are a few highlights from the book:

Understanding the design process.
Develop pleasing layouts using grids, the rule of thirds, balance, and symmetry.
Use color effectively, develop color schemes and create a palette.
Learn how good typography can make ordinary designs look great.
Effective imagery: choosing, editing and placing images.

Get your copy of The Principles of Beautiful Web Design and follow an example design from concept to completion.

ISBN: 978-0975841969

Published: January 31, 2007

Author: Jason Beaird

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The Principles of Beautiful Web Design demonstrates the creation of website designs that are aesthetically pleasing and easy to build.