Web Design: Introductory Concepts and Techniques

by Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Linda Kosteba

This second edition explains the connection between a detailed design plan that considers audience needs, site purpose, and various technical issues of a successful Web site. Written for an introductory course, the text offers a variety of challenging written and hands-on activities at the end of each chapter that test comprehension, build Web research skills and design awareness, and provoke thought regarding current issues in technology. Web Design, Second Edition reveals useful design concepts and techniques typically not addressed in HTML or Web authoring texts, and is written in a style that makes the concepts and techniques presented easy to understand.

Paperback

First published August 3, 2001

About the author

Gary B. Shelly wrote and published his first computer education textbook in 1969. More than twenty million copies of Shelly Cashman Series textbooks have since been sold.

Gary and a talented group of contributing authors have produced books on computer programming, computer concepts, and application software that are the leading textbooks in the computer technology market today. Gary has hosted the annual Shelly Cashman Institute, a week-long training event focusing on the latest topics in technology, for the past 34 years.

Reviews

[Vernie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read

[TLC Nielsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful book, was an optional textbook. Glad I bought it.

[Anni · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very informative book that starts with the basics and builds a foundation into the next book. Although I must admit I used the book as a sleep aid, I still found it interesting.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

No where near as boring as the first book