Web Design: The Complete Reference

Design, build, and maintain dynamic Web sites that balance form and function. Updated content includes extended coverage of new browsers and technologies, standards-oriented development using XHTML, CSS and XML, emerging design conventions, and the latest Web-serving approaches for speedy site delivery. Plus-work with live examples, useful links, and downloadable tools at the author's companion Web site, www.webdesignref.com

Table of Contents

Part I: Foundation 1. What is Web Design? 2. User-Centered Design 3. The Web Medium 4. The Web Design Process 5. Evaluating Web Sites Part II: Site Organization and Navigation 6. Site Types and Architectures 7. Navigation Theory 8. Basic Navigation Practices 9. Search 10. Site Maps and Other Navigational Aids Part III: Elements of Page Design 11. Pages and Layout 12. Text 13. Color 14. Images 15. GUI Widgets and Forms Part IV: Technology and Web Design 16. Web Technology Best Practices 17. Site Delivery and Management Part V: Appendix A. Core Web Site Design Principles B. Site Evaluation Form C. XHTML Chart D. CSS Quick Reference E. Fonts F. Color Reference G. HTTP

About the Author

Thomas Powell is the founder and principal of Powell Internet Consulting, Inc. a San Diego-based web design firm.