Web Design Tools and Techniques FROM THE PUBLISHER
When it comes to creating Web pages, no single tool is sufficient. Web designers need to master a wide variety of authoring and graphics tools, as well as have a basic working knowledge of HTML coding. Web Graphics Tools and Techniques, 2nd Edition, is a fully updated guide that provides an all-in-one resource for learning every aspect of Web design. You'll tackle the basics of creating Web graphics and basic HTML coding, and get familiar with scores of tools. You'll also learn about advanced techniques with the benefit of hundreds of full-color illustrations that will soon have you up to speed on the technology of Web-site creation.
The book begins with basic Web concepts, then proceeds into the specifics of formatting graphics, text, and tables with HTML. From there, it moves deeper into graphics techniques, explaining the use of such tools as Photoshop, Painter, Poser, GIF Construction Set, and Shockwave. In addition, it covers advanced issues such as tables, clickable maps, 3D images, and user interaction.
Platform: MAC WIN
SYNOPSIS
A multi faceted approach to great web design
Designing a quality Web site means thinking like an editor, a graphic artist, a marketer and a technologist - all at once. These points of view are woven together seamlessly in Web Design Tools and Techniques, 2nd Edition by Peter Kentie, a comprehensive guide for Web site designers.
This book is a treasure trove of ideas, how-to's and well researched opinions regarding Web design. Learn what makes Web visitors stay at a site and come back for more.
"A Web site is like a living organism" the author states. Good planning is essential in the early design and development phases, including storyboarding and user testing. But the launch date doesn't signal the end of the project. A Web site should evolve and adapt to changing standards, user responses and shifting needs.
Some of the ground covered in Web Design Tools and Techniques, 2nd Edition includes:
Creating a storyboard or diagram structure
Designing effective navigation systems
Implementing user testing within a budget
Applying cutting edge methods without alienating visitors
Minimizing user wait times
Using site statistics as valuable data
The bottom line is providing excellent content, structured design, visual appeal, invisible technology and ease of use. These goals are easier said than done - and Web Design Tools and Techniques, 2nd Edition shows how to achieve them.
AUTHOR DESCRIPTION
Peter Kentie writes the monthly "DTP Masterclass" column in Macworld Nederland. His book DTP in de Praktijk is the bestselling book on desktop publishing in the Netherlands. He has designed numerous Web sites for corporations including Philips Medical Systems, Simac, and Merck.
ACCREDITATION
Marcel Gagné is President of Salmar Consulting, a Canadian consulting company specializing in UNIX/Linux systems integration. He previously served as a system administrator for both Dynix and Honeywell, utilizing AIX, HP-UX, BSD, and Windows NT. He has installed and verified firewalls and web servers for many large and small clients. He is a regular contributor to both Linux Journal and Sys Admin
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