The Principles of Beautiful Web Design Jason Beaird Tired of making web sites that work absolutely perfectly but just don't 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 will 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 will help you 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… Jason Beaird "Jason the Designer Man", as one of his co-workers once called him, dual-majored in graphic design and digital media at the University of Central Florida. When he's not working on web sites, he enjoys disassembling electronics and using them in his artwork. Jason writes about his adventures in design and technology on his personal site, jasongraphix.com