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Summary: Truly for the beginner.
Review: I recently purchased this book (along with many others) to brush up my technical knowledge of web design. I was rather dissappointed in the novice nature of this book. There was some solid information about how to manage your time and projects; however,I felt that a chapter dedicated to setting up your internet connection was unneccesary. My two cents: great book for the true beginner (and by beginner I mean someone who has only seen a webpage once or twice in their life and has somehow decided to delve into webdesign).
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Summary: Helpful, Insightful, Encouraging, and it's Even Fun to Read
Review: I thought I would share my letter to the author as it best sums up my most favorable opinion: "It is definitely rare that I would feel so moved as to write to the author of any book. But--I just wanted to thank you for writing such a helpful and easy to digest book about the web design process. I have a background in art and design but have been stammering through the web design process somewhat independently for the last few years. As a result, I have been in search of a book that could enlighten me on "the way it's really supposed to be done". Your book has been so helpful to me and was a source of encouragement to me through my last project. I also have to say I get a real kick out of the tone of the book--I hope you have a few more in you!! I certainly have had my share of dry/dull geekie books--fortunately your book will not topple that dusty stack. Again, for what its worth, thank you!!"
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Summary: It's cool, and it works--just like you want your web sites
Review: I'm going to reread this book every time I start working with a new client on yet another web site. It's a straightforward treatise on web design as a whole--very useful in planning and keeping a web project on track. I'm going to take the "Essential Pre-design Tasks" section and use it as an outline for those initial teeth-pulling planning meetings with clients embarking on their first site. I may also send copies to professional web design firms I've worked with who never ask half these questions before diving into an orgy of Flash animation. Whether you're designing, art directing or commissioning a web site, this is the most useful book you can have on your shelf. (And the author is an entertaining writer-- in English, not html.)
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Summary: A rare gem of applicable knowledge.
Review: It is seldom that you find such a beneficial book so easy to understand. As both a professional and casual web designer, I not only uncovered many things in this book that I knew nothing of, but my knowledge of things such as professional design planning was increased exponentially. This is a MUST HAVE for anyone who considers themselves a web designer, as a reference or as an educational guide. Concepcion, being a seasoned magazine writer, approaches very complex tasks in a down-to-earth manner, making it easy for beginners to understand, while not alienating someone more advanced like myself. I know what all of my fellow webmaster will be receiving for Christmas this year.
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Summary: Great Foundation for Web Design
Review: This book fulfills its title promise by providing comprehensive professional information on where and how to start designing a web site. The text is clear, logical and easy to read. The author included a glossary and a host of resouce information. The page design is well done and inspiring. I learned far more from this book than from a ($)6-week state university course on web design. Ann Marie knows her stuff! I recommended this book to my class peers and to the university.
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Summary: Great Foundation for Web Design
Review: This book fulfills its title promise by providing comprehensive professional information on where and how to start when designing a web site. The text is clear, logical and easy to read. The author included a glossary and a host of resouce information. The page design is well done and inspiring. I learned far more from this book than from a $420.00, 6-week state university course on web design. Ann Marie knows her stuff! I recommended this book to my class peers and to the university.
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Summary: Too basic
Review: This book is a very thin overview of the Web development process. It takes around 30 minutes to read. It is very basic material, likely only relevant to people who have never done any Web development work before. Although I question the value of spending money on any basic overview books, I would recommend The Elements of User Experience over this one.
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Summary: Inspiration!
Review: This book is beautifully designed, but is not just a pretty book with no substance. The author shares practical advice for designing websites, from what to discuss before beginning work on a website to potential problems to look out for. In addition, many links to additional resources are shared.
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Summary: Solid foundation for beginning and aspiring web designers
Review: This book provides a solid foundation for beginning and aspiring web designers. Covers almost all apects on web site production, but not in a detailed manner. One deficiency this book has is that it does not even mention testing for usability, which is an essential element in making professional and usable web sites and making the production and updating processes much less headaching. The book name is also deceiving. The book puts an emphasis on prodcution rather than design. No detailed descriptions on how to design in web applications like Photoshop and Dreamweaver, nor how to use CSS, DHTML, etc. However, she does mention many useful resources in the chapters as well as in the appendix. Bottom line: Get this book if you are an aspiring or beginning web designer, don't get it if you are anything more than that. For a similar but more advanced and detailed book, check out Kelly Goto's "Web Redesign: Workflow that Works".
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Summary: Great Read!
Review: This book provides all the necessary information to help graphic designers make the leap into web design. Ms. Concepcion is definitely a skilled writer and obviously an expert in her field. If you're looking for information that's easy to understand and very informative, this is the book for you! It's a great reference tool and everyone who's thinking of venturing into web design should have a copy.
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