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Hello Web Design teaches design principles, handy shortcuts, and quick solutions to common problems, so you can learn the fundamentals of design and get ahead in your career.

Using real-world examples and fun, beginner-friendly language, Hello Web Design offers everything you need to feel comfortable creating landing pages, presentation slides, online portfolios, and more, all in a beautiful package. From color theory and typography to the end user's experience, designer and developer Tracy Osborn gives you the tools and shortcuts you need to get started with web design—right now.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. About the Author
  6. BRIEF CONTENTS
  7. CONTENTS IN DETAIL
  8. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  9. FOREWORD
  10. INTRODUCTION
  11. CHAPTER 1: If You Read Only One Chapter, Make It This One
    1. How it works is more important than how it looks
    2. Quick tips on improving your design
  12. CHAPTER 2: Theory and Design Principles
    1. SECTION 2.1. GRID
    2. SECTION 2.2. COLOR
    3. SECTION 2.3. TYPOGRAPHY
    4. SECTION 2.4. WHITE SPACE
    5. SECTION 2.5. LAYOUT AND HIERARCHY
    6. SECTION 2.6. CONTENT
    7. SECTION 2.7. USER EXPERIENCE
    8. SECTION 2.8. IMAGES AND IMAGERY
    9. SECTION 2.9. EXTRA TIDBITS
  13. CHAPTER 3: The Process and Training Your Design Eye
    1. SECTION 3.1. FINDING INSPIRATION
    2. SECTION 3.2. PLANNING
    3. SECTION 3.3. PROTOTYPES
    4. SECTION 3.4. GETTING FEEDBACK
    5. SECTION 3.5. CODING YOUR DESIGN
  14. CHAPTER 4: Reassurances
  15. CHAPTER 5: Additional Resources
    1. Books
    2. Blogs and online magazines
    3. Online courses
    4. Inspiration
    5. Color resources
    6. Font resources
    7. Image resources
    8. CSS frameworks
    9. Web analytics
    10. Wireframing
    11. Getting feedback
    12. Final thoughts
  16. REFERENCES
  17. INDEX