false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173213443m/258823.jpg 258823 2 Tired of making web sites that work absolutely perfectly but just don't look nice? If so, then <i>The Principles of Beautiful Web Design</i> 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. 250864 31 1 2007 The Principles of Beautiful Web Design total:67|5:2|4:1|3:1|2:0|1:0| 67 256 138 14 3 0 false false Tue Mar 10 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 10 18:26:38 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 10 18:29:39 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Aug 11 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 22 12:08:26 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 23 09:05:10 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Apr 28 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Apr 25 02:18:25 -0700 2009 Fri May 01 06:13:28 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Mon Aug 18 15:51:00 -0700 2008 Sun Feb 22 21:26:55 -0800 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Fri Jun 27 07:29:06 -0700 2008 Fri Jun 27 07:30:23 -0700 2008
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