Quick Overview
The Smashing Book #1 | Digital Edition is the digital version of the printed book about best practices in modern Web design. The Smashing Book #1 shares technical tips and best practices on coding, usability and optimization and explores how to create successful user interfaces and apply marketing principles to increase conversion rates. It also shows how to get the most out of typography, color and branding so that you end up with intuitive and effective Web designs. And lastly, you will also get a peek behind the curtains of Smashing Magazine.Formats: PDF , ePub, Mobipocket (DRM-free)
Pages: 313
Language: English
ISBN : 978-3-943075-06-9
Released: March 2011
Publisher: Smashing Media GmbH
Full Product Description
The book is full of practical and useful knowledge for designers and Web developers. It contains 10 individual chapters, each dealing with a different topic from A to Z. All chapters are illustrated with colored screenshots and photographs. The PDF file is based upon the layout of the printed version and contains 313 pages (8.27 × 5.5 inches respectively 21 × 14 cm). The eBook is available exclusively from Smashing Magazine and nowhere else. This first Smashing Book looks at Web design rules of thumb, color theory, usability guidelines, user interface design, best coding and optimization practices, as well as typography, marketing, branding and exclusive insights from top designers across the globe.Table of Contents
PrefaceUser Interface Design in Modern Web Applications
The Art and Science of CSS -Layouts
Typography: Rules, Guidelines and Common Mistakes Usability Principles for Modern Websites
The Ultimate Guide to Fantastic Color Usage
Performance Optimization for Websites
Design to Sell Increasing Conversion Rates
How to Turn a Site into a Remarkable Brand
Learning from Experts: Interviews and Insights
Behind the Curtains: The Smashing Magazine Story
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