Knowledge on webdesign

HomeBizNizz · 08-29-2009, 08:15 AM

I'm looking for knowledge on webdesign.
But NOT on the HTML/CSS part.
I can do that part OKish.

But, on how to combine colors, fonts, backgrounds
and make that into a complete design.
And I would like to go deep into this.
Not just a fast tutorial.
I don't learn too much from those.
No, give me solid info.

Please, tip me about good ebooks, books, sites,
blogs, articles and links.

So who want to give a crack at it...?

Thanks in advance.

commerce cat · 08-29-2009, 08:46 AM

Surprisingly there's not very much in the way of good resouces that teach you the principles of good web design.

Sitepoint has a couple of books that are worth checking out.

The*Principles*of Beautiful*Web*Design - SitePoint Books

Sexy Web Design - SitePoint Books

But I'd recommend regularly reading design blogs, they often have articles on good web design. Smashing Magazine is a good place to start and they link to lots of other blogs and articles: Smashing Magazine

prtt75 · 08-29-2009, 09:47 AM

real designers has this natural talent in putting together great websites. They know what color theme to use and has the ability to create designs from scratch. Good luck!

alexff · 08-29-2009, 10:48 AM

you can stat learning from w3schools.com/css/ and w3.org/ where you can get lot's of information.

Alex FF

HomeBizNizz · 08-29-2009, 03:02 PM

Yep, I have noticed it not too much on the principles
of good web design out there on the net.
Really a shame.

Wake up, pro webdesigners.

Write a ebook for crying out loud.
And sell it.

I'll pay, but keep it in good quality.
Crap gets a fast refund.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexff

you can stat learning from w3schools.com/css/
and w3.org/ where you can get lot's of information.

Isn't that just plain CSS code info...?

Update:
The links to the 2 books mentioned above:
Sexy Web Design
The Principles of Beautiful Web Design
60 bucks for those 2 ebooks.
Well, I guess I can cut drinking this or next weekend.

BrainDance · 09-03-2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prtt75

real designers has this natural talent in putting together great websites. They know what color theme to use and has the ability to create designs from scratch. Good luck!

I disagree with this comment. real designers have a talent yes, but converting that talent into something usable takes the time to learn the ins and outs, the latest, the proper colors,formatting, its not slapping something together in notepad using some codes.
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my favorite sites for keeping up with the latest:

9 Essential Principles for Good Web Design - Psdtuts+
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008...ve-web-design/
Digital Web Magazine - Principles and Elements of Design (this site isnt being kept up any longer)

site pro news also has a great newsletter they send out weekly, I'd recommend that highly, its goes beyond the google mentality.

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and.design · 09-07-2009, 11:56 AM

Bill also give some links for web design tutorials. (thx for bill)
160 Web Design Tutorials on this forum too.
Quite nice for starters.

But one of the main needs of designer is to have a good number of images.
I usually use this website to find our needs:
sxc.hu

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HomeBizNizz A rat after money... War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Inside a cheese... Posts: 598 Thanks: 363 Thanked 54 Times in 47 Posts	Knowledge on webdesign I'm looking for knowledge on webdesign. But NOT on the HTML/CSS part. I can do that part OKish. But, on how to combine colors, fonts, backgrounds and make that into a complete design. And I would like to go deep into this. Not just a fast tutorial. I don't learn too much from those. No, give me solid info. Please, tip me about good ebooks, books, sites, blogs, articles and links. So who want to give a crack at it...? Thanks in advance.
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commerce cat Rookie Publisher War Room Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 51 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Social Networking	Re: Knowledge on webdesign Surprisingly there's not very much in the way of good resouces that teach you the principles of good web design. Sitepoint has a couple of books that are worth checking out. ThePrinciplesof BeautifulWebDesign - SitePoint Books Sexy Web Design - SitePoint Books But I'd recommend regularly reading design blogs, they often have articles on good web design. Smashing Magazine is a good place to start and they link to lots of other blogs and articles: Smashing Magazine
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alexff Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Knowledge on webdesign you can stat learning from w3schools.com/css/ and w3.org/ where you can get lot's of information. Alex FF

09-07-2009, 11:56 AM	#7
and.design Graphic Designer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jakarta (GMT+7) Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Contact Info	Re: Knowledge on webdesign Bill also give some links for web design tutorials. (thx for bill) 160 Web Design Tutorials on this forum too. Quite nice for starters. But one of the main needs of designer is to have a good number of images. I usually use this website to find our needs: sxc.hu