Principles of Web Design (Allyn and Bacon Series in Technical Communication)

Farkas, David K.

ISBN 10: 0205302912 / ISBN 13: 9780205302918

Published by Pearson, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles of Web Design (Allyn and Bacon Series in Technical Communication)
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205302912
• ISBN 13: 9780205302918
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very good

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Synopsis

This is a conceptually rich book that teaches web design skills and offers practical guidance within a coherent framework of information-design principles and hypertext theory. With a very clear yet trim writing style and over 150 illustrations, this book offers a broad range of discussion items. An emphasis on intellectually challenging questions call for review and synthesis, problem solving, and the focused examination of Websites. A set of 30 "Quick Start" design principles enables readers to begin working on a project. Explanation of copyright issues include public domain content, fair use, and related issues. Emphasis on usability testing and other forms of evaluation teach the importance of involving users in the design process and help plan and conduct basic usability tests. For those interested in multimedia and web design.

From the Back Cover

This textbook teaches Web design skills within a framework of information architecture, rhetoric, and hypertext theory. The book leads students through the design process and offers a great deal of practical, mainstream design guidance. But in contrast to many trade books, students learn a coherent set of principles that help them reason about each new design challenge they face. Many experienced Web designers will also find value in the systematic, conceptually rich discussion offered here.

Because this is a university-level textbook, Web design is presented in a broad cultural context that includes a brief history of the Internet and a chapter on the societal implications of the Web and the Internet. The book is clearly written and includes over 150 illustrations. Each chapter concludes with a broad range of intellectually stimulating discussion items. A set of 25 "quick start" design guidelines enable readers to begin using ideas from the book immediately.