The Principles of Beautiful Web Design - Design Beautiful Web Sites Using This Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Tired of making web sites that work absolutely perfectly but just don't, well, look very nice? Then The Principles of Beautiful Web Design is for you. A simple, easy-to-follow guide, illustrated with plenty of full-color examples, this book leads 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 you will create stunning web sites.

• Understand the design process, from discovery to implementation
• Understand what makes "good design"
• Develop 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
• Follow an example design from concept to completion
• And lots more...