Principles of Web Design

by Joel Sklar

Joel Sklar has written the definitive text for Web site design, Principles of Web Design, Fifth Edition guiding readers through the entire Web site creation process, while developing and enhancing your HTML, CSS, and visual design skills along the way. Now updated to include the latest Web design technologies and trends, this Fifth Edition features all-new sections on HTML5, CSS3, CSS page layouts, and enhanced navigation as well as technical updates and new screen shots throughout. Beginning with the Web design environment and the principles of sound Web design, readers will continue to planning site layout and navigation, and progress to Web typography, colors and images, working with CSS, and more. Armed with a priceless understanding and plenty of hands-on activities, readers will gain a solid foundation of designing successful, standards-based Web sites that are portable across different operating systems, browsers, and Web devices. Companion site available at no additional cost www.joelsklar.com/pwd5.

Part of the Web Technologies Series.

Genres: Textbooks, Technology, Design, Website Design, Computer Science, Nonfiction

616 pages, Paperback

First published March 13, 2000

Reviews

[Red Haircrow · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was pretty straight forward and easy to understand. Most of the concepts I already knew, but there were more complex techniques it was enjoyable to learn if not yet try out myself. It is a textbook I will keep since I continue to use web design and graphics in my profession as a writer and publisher.

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear and concise textual explanations of XHTML and CSS. Good reference information and examples. A few errors and misleading data but, overall, a very good book on Web design.

[Gretchen Heuberger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, but outdated. Latest edition is over $100 so it's worth going for this edition instead. This book is a great resource with a detailed index and extremely handy appendices.

[Gina Weston · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wish it went into more detail.