Visual Design for the Modern Web
Book Details:
| Publisher: | New Riders Press |
| Series: | New Riders , Modern |
| Author: | Penny McIntire |
| Edition: | 1 |
| ISBN-10: | 0321515382 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780321515384 |
| Pages: | 360 |
| Published: | Nov 24 2007 |
| Posted: | Nov 19 2014 |
| Language: | English |
| Book format: | |
| Book size: | 12.03 MB |
Book Description:
Just as great artists must understand their tools, great Web designers must understand the technology behind their art. In Visual Design for the Web, author Penny McIntire shows novice Web designers how to use their tools--including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript--in conjunction with the principles of aesthetics and usability to become masters of their craft. Chapters begin with explanations of the terminology and techniques of web structures, then demonstrate how to apply the rules of design to create beautiful sites. The book:Illustrates how fundamental principles of design apply to the webIncludes charts, diagrams, and graphics to enhance learning and retentionCovers site analysis, navigation, layout, color, graphics, typography and formsDemonstrates multiple techniques for getting just the right look and feel for your web sitesFocuses on the characteristics that make sites usable, engaging, and memorable
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