Head First Web Design
Reviewed by Robert L Pritchett
Authors: Ethan
Watrell, Jeff Siarto
O'Reilly
Released: December
2008
Pages: 495
$50
ISBN: 9780596520304
Strengths: Follows
the "both sides of the brain" learning process.
Weaknesses: Not
intended for those who use Dreamweaver. |
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Introduction
Want to know how to make your pages
look beautiful, communicate your message effectively, guide visitors through
your website with ease, and get everything approved by the accessibility and
usability police at the same time? Head First Web Design is your ticket to
mastering all of these complex topics, and understanding what's really going on
in the world of web design.
Whether you're building a personal
blog or a corporate website, there's a lot more to web design than div's and
CSS selectors, but what do you really need to know? With this book, you'll
learn the secrets of designing effective, user-friendly sites, from customer
requirements to hand-drawn storyboards all the way to finished HTML and CSS
creations that offer an unforgettable online presence.
Your time is way too valuable to
waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive
science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head
First Web Design uses a visually rich format specifically designed to take
advantage of the way your brain really works.
What I Learned
Bend your brain.
In a word: Accessibility. I need to work more on that. But
you will learn much more.
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Conclusion
If you have not been baptized by fire in using something as
involved as Dreamweaver, then this book will be a great way to learn good web
design.
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