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Websites
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- Web Designer's
Paradise
- http://desktoppublishing.com/webparadise.html
This site has everything you need for web site design, including but certainly
not limited to cgi scripts, graphics, editing tools, and color code charts.
- Fortress Design
- http://www.fortressdesign.com
A wonderful series of tutorials that present web design and visual design guidelines
and suggestions.
- HOW
Magazine's HOW NOW
- http://www.howdesign.com
The business, creativity and technology magazine for graphic designers -
- Creative
Business Magazine
- http://www.creativebusiness.com
- Information
resources for graphic designers, illustrations and copywriters
- Chuck Green's
Ideabook
- http://www.ideabook.com
Ideabook.com is a place for sharing marketing and design inspiration. In addition
to the articles, the site itself is an experiment in ideas. You'll find everything
from the thinking that goes into an individual page to the fonts and graphics
used to create it. -
Visual
Design Guide
- http://indigo.ie/~bct/core/visual_design_guide.html
This sites discusses colors, text buttons, graphic buttons, etc. It also talks
about the power of visual communication, composition and organization.
- STArt: Visual Arts &
Media Basics
- http://www.open.k12.or.us/start/visual/basics/artcrit/#benefit
This site gives you a list of the vocabulary that is used in design.
- Digital Design & Media
Basics
- http://www.volume5.com/com/intro.html
This Scott Parker Design Site has examples and instructions. -
- Web
Design Guide
- http://www.dreamink.com/
Everything you ever wanted to know about web site design. Includes tips and tutorials!
- The Principles of Graphic
Design
- http://library.queensu.ca/webedu/workshop/graphicdesign/sld001.htm
This site is a powerpoint presentaion that takes you through the basics of graphic
layout. - Visual
Design Guide
- http://www.indiana.edu/~iirg/ARTICLES/VIZRES/resource_page.html
This site explains the very basic design principles - space, alignment, proximity
and contrast.
- Books
- "The
Non-Designer's Design Book: Design and Typographic Principles for the Visual Novice"
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Author: Robin Williams
Publisher: Peachpit Abstract:
Introduction to
graphic design, layout, and typographic principles. Although targeted for print
media, it is also applicable to internet publishing.
"The Visual Experience Abstract"- Book
and 20 overhead transparencies of artwork explore what is art, why is art made,
elements and principles of design, two and three-dimensional media, art careers,
art history, and critiquing skills. The text contains examples from prehistoric
times to the 1980s.
No Author listed Supplier: Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Ltd. 195 Allstate Parkway, Markham, ON L3R 4T8 -
"Designing Large-Scale Web Sites: A Visual Design Methodology"
- Author:
Darrell Sano Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Abstract: From an experienced
graphic/interface designer, a proven methodology for creating sophisticated, visually
appealing Web sites for business, education, and entertainment interests.
"Design Fundamentals for the Digital Age"
- Authors:
Linda Holtzschue and Edward Noriega Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Abstract: Traditional design principles taught in the context of computer design.
It covers timeless design fundamentals including form, space, and color, and explains
them with respect to today's computer technology. -
"Principles of Form and Design"
- Author:
Wucius Wong Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Abstract: Three important
references by one of today's most influential design writers. This is a master
class in the principles and practical fundamentals of design that will appeal
to a broad audience of graphic artists and designers. |
