The Principles of Beautiful Web Design

To call The Principles of Beautiful Web Design by Jason Beaird a primer on Web Design does the book and its potential readers a disservice. The book speaks to those who pick it up in a language that is accessible and peppered with humor, making it very easy to follow and a highly enjoyable read.

The title offers an excellent overview aimed at those who do not have a background in graphic or web design but need to get past the initial obstacles in order to translate the "idea of a web site" into a working design. Beaird goes, step by step, through the ins and outs of the design process, layout schemes, effective use of color, texture and typography and how to select images that will help your web site deliver its message in the most professional way. Throughout all the chapters, the author uses a case study of a (real) tile company to illustrate the application of all the concepts he presents.

Whether you are new to Web Design or simply don't design web pages yourself (maybe you manage web designers, but don't know enough about Photoshop), this book is a must read that will get you understanding in no time the fundamental concepts of this important discipline.

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