Dive into the groundbreaking world of 1990s web design with David Siegel’s *Creating Killer Web Sites: The Art of Third-Generation Site Design*. More than just a historical artifact, this First Edition paperback offers timeless design principles applicable even in today’s digital landscape. Siegel, a pioneer in advocating for visually rich, user-centric web experiences, challenged the limitations of early HTML and championed a design revolution. Explore Siegel’s vision of “Third-Generation” web design, a departure from basic HTML sites toward visually dynamic and engaging experiences. Learn to think beyond code and master the art of crafting compelling site structures, employing effective metaphors, and building user-friendly navigation. Even though specific technologies have evolved, the core principles of information architecture, visual hierarchy, and usability remain eternally relevant. Discover practical examples, including site makeovers, personal page creations, and storefront design, showcasing Siegel’s design philosophies in action. This book isn’t about obsolete code snippets; it’s a guide to *design thinking*. Explore the (then) revolutionary concept of using Adobe Acrobat for web design, demonstrating a commitment to visual sophistication. *Creating Killer Web Sites* is more than a manual; it’s a testament to Siegel’s enduring influence on the web design field, offering invaluable insights for designers, students, and anyone seeking to understand the foundation of effective online communication. This book is essential for any webdesigner’s library.
Creating Killer Web Sites: The Art of Third-Generation Site Design
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Creating Killer Web Sites is the first true design book for the Web. Whether you are making a personal page, a site for a client, or a corporate site, you’ll find this book invaluable for all aspects of design: site structure, use of metaphor and theme, information-based sites, third-generation sites (what they are, why they work), layout control, Photoshop tricks galore, why you should avoid using most standard HTML tags, choosing good fonts, how not to use frames, future versions of HTML, and more! Six detailed chapters take you step-by-step through a third-generation site makeover, creation of a personal page, a storefront, a hotlist, and a gallery. Includes two chapters on making Web sites with Adobe Acrobat using your favorite page layout program instead of HTML!
**Unleash Your Web Design Potential with *Creating Killer Web Sites: The Art of Third-Generation Site Design*** Step back in time and rediscover a foundational text in web design. While the internet landscape has drastically changed since its publication in 1996, David Siegel's *Creating Killer Web Sites* offers timeless principles and innovative techniques that still resonate with designers today. This First Edition paperback, published by Hayden Books, is more than just a historical artifact; it's a guide to understanding the *why* behind effective web design, not just the *how*. Siegel's core concept revolves around "Third-Generation" web design, pushing beyond the limitations of early HTML and embracing visual richness and user experience. He champions a design-centric approach, advocating for layout control and careful consideration of aesthetics principles that were revolutionary at the time and remain relevant in our visually driven world. *Creating Killer Web Sites* isn't about teaching you specific code; it's about teaching you *design thinking*. Learn how to craft compelling site structures, leverage metaphor and thematic elements to engage visitors, and build information-rich sites that are both functional and visually appealing. Even if the HTML examples are dated, the underlying design philosophies surrounding information architecture, user navigation, and visual hierarchy are evergreen. This book dives deep into practical examples, guiding you through the creation of various web projects: * **Third-Generation Site Makeover:** Witness a dramatic transformation as Siegel deconstructs and rebuilds a website, demonstrating his design principles in action. * **Personal Page Creation:** Learn how to express your unique identity online through thoughtful design choices. * **Storefront Design:** Discover the art of creating a virtual storefront that attracts customers and drives sales. * **Hotlist and Gallery Development:** Master the techniques for curating and presenting content in an engaging and visually stunning manner. Beyond HTML, Siegel breaks ground by exploring the use of Adobe Acrobat for web design. Imagine leveraging the power of page layout programs like QuarkXPress or Adobe InDesign to create visually sophisticated web pages! While the technology has evolved, the concept of using professional design tools to create web content was groundbreaking and inspires thinking outside the box. Although some specific HTML tags and techniques discussed in the book might be obsolete, the book provides invaluable insights into typography, color theory, visual hierarchy, and usability core elements of any successful website. *Creating Killer Web Sites* is not just a book; it's a piece of internet history, and a valuable resource for web designers, visual communication students, and anyone interested in understanding the evolution of the web. Get your copy today and tap into the wellspring of design wisdom contained within its pages. Despite the era, its central message about crafting a strong visual identity and user-centered experience remains profoundly important for anyone creating content online. It's a reminder that design principles transcend technological limitations.
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| ISBN-10 | 1568302894 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781568302898 |
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| Pages | 270 |
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| Weight | 753 |
| Edition | First Edition |
