Web Design For Dummies, 2nd Edition |
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| Title: | Web Design For Dummies, 2nd Edition |
| Author: | Lisa Lopuck |
| Publisher: | For Dummies |
| Type: | Book / Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 27 March, 2006 |
| ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0471781177 / 9780471781172 |
| List Price: | $24.99 |
| You Save: | $8.50 |
| Amazon Price: | $16.49 |
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Product Description
How many times have you visited a Web site and thought that you could do a better job if only you had the knowledge and skills?  Or perhaps you have a great idea for a Web site but don’t know how to get started? What was once exclusively a task for professionals, Web designing, has become more accessible to amateurs, thanks to loads of handy software. With Web Design For Dummies, you will be able to design your own Web site like a pro. Web design requires many programs to make a Website attractive and fun, including: - Using Web editors like Dreamweaver
- Image editing tools like Photoshop elements
- Drawing utensils like Illustrator
- Background markup and scripting languages like HTML and CSS
This fun guide covers all of the topics that every aspiring Web designer should know. Â This book offers advice on: - Designing for your audience
- Building a solid framework for easy navigation
- Creating appealing graphics that work with the site
- Choosing the proper type and colors
- Tweaking the HTML to make everything work correctly
- Applying next-step technologies including JavaScript
- Parlaying your skills into paid work
With expert guidance from Lisa Lopuck, a pioneer in interactive media design and the Senior Producer at Disney, you will be creating superb Web pages that will charm and impress all of your visitors!
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Customer Reviews:
• Good, But Outdated
26 October, 2008
This book is pretty good for someone who wants to learn the basics of the process of web design as well as plenty of useful tidbits of information.
However, the main problem is that this book is in sore need of an updating. For example, the author uses Internet Explorer for Mac which was discontinued over five years ago. Or there are references to Macromedia software programs (which are currently owned by Adobe) and so there will be some differences in current versions. Also, in this day and age when open source software like Inkscape and the GIMP are options, they should at least have some mention. The status of current Mac OS X-available software, as well as other modern tools and software programs for that matter, are also outdated. Other basic info, such as the support level for PNG, the existence of SVG, common screen sizes, current Mac screen resolutions, new HTML technologies, current printer prices and features, etc., are outdated, so take everything with a grain of salt, and make sure that you already have some basic knowledge of modern technology.
Nevertheless, although I have bought several Dummies books relating to building websites, this is my favorite. It's fun to read, very understandable, and is IMO indispensable for someone who wants to design a really good website.
For coding, though, there is only limited information. The W3Schools website or special books for HTML/CSS/PHP/Java are needed for that.
And a note to the author: "Lorem ipsum" is not Greek. It is written in a non-classical form of Latin used for what is called "Greeking". Let's hope for a 3rd Edition, huh?
- Amazon Customer Review
• Good Web Design Project Management Book
04 May, 2009
I didn't realize how non-technical this book would be when I ordered it - I was looking for something that would take me hands-on into creating a web page. I am a seasoned program manager of software and graphics projects, but nonetheless found this book instructive. Projects all have some commonality in their management, and then some specific expertise according to the type of project. This book covers the web design aspects very well. It is also a good foundation for anybody starting out on a web design project, the more so if there are more people involved in the project.
I'd strongly recommend this to project managers embarking on a web-related project. If your project involves many contributors, and you're not experienced in project management, you should train up on project management generalities too.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Working For This "dummie"
15 May, 2009
Good book. Was suggested by a local web designer for learning the basics. Only thing is, this prof. designer who suggested the book doesn't use "wireframes" which is a MAJOR part of the book. I haven't attempted a design yet, but will soon. The book is informative and not boring, so I'd suggest it for that reason.
I will add another review after I finish it and work with the local designer on learning to design.
Hope this helps.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Good Starter Book
24 September, 2009
This book starts with no (or very little) knowledge of web design, and does a good job of covering the basics. One could fashion a basic website using only this book as reference. Advanced topics would require further reference, but this is certainly a solid foundation.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Solid
27 September, 2008
This book is very solid. It does not emphasize HTML, etc., but is good for more general ideas about what makes sense for layout of pages, etc.
- Amazon Customer Review
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