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Author: Brian Miller
ISBN : 144030842X
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"Alas, I wish this book had existed when I began designing for the Web. It's some consolation to know that Above the Fold will become an essential part of Web design curricula for years to come. It's a must-read / must-have book for anyone studying Web design."
Charles Nix
Chairman, Type Directors Club
Professor, Parsons School of Design
"Above the Fold is one of the few Web design books that goes past just the display of a Web site and dives into the entire process of unlocking the strategy to create a successful digital product."
Bryan Hamilton
User Experience Director, Razorfish
"Brian presents a rather well-rounded picture of the Web design process--from design and usability, to aspects of marketing and analysis--providing the reader with clear insights they can take away and apply. Nicely done."
Thomas Beeby
Principal, Chief Creative Officer, Beeby, Clark and Meyler
"Brian clearly articulates the symbiotic connection between the Web designer, client and end user. Above the Fold is one
of the best books I've seen that treats the creative process as a vital asset necessary for business success."
David Vogler
Creative Director, NBC Universal
"A great idea will never take off if it's not presented clearly. Above the Fold has the secret sauce to get your ideas the success they deserve."
Peter Knierim
Crispin, Porter + Bogusky
About the Author
Brian Miller is the owner and design director at the Brian Miller Design Group, a small design firm in Norwalk, CT that specializes in branding for the Web and print. Brian's client list includes GE, NBC Universal, SportsMD, Rockstar Games, 2K Games, GigMasters and Nat Nast. Brian is a lecturer at the Shintaro Akatsu School of Design, board member for the Type Directors Club and author of Above the Fold. Brian's work has been published in the Print Magazine Regional Design Annual, GD USA and The New York Festivals in addition to receiving numerous industry awards. Brian has a Masters degree from Pratt Institute in design management and a BFA in graphic design from the Hartford Art School. He lives in South Norwalk, Connecticut with his wife Bridgette, daughter Sarah and dog Shick. Download latest books on mediafire and other links compilation Free Above the Fold: Understanding the Principles of Successful Web Site Design Paperback
- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: HOW (March 11, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 144030842X
- ISBN-13: 978-1440308420
- Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.8 x 8.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Free Above the Fold: Understanding the Principles of Successful Web Site Design
Brian clearly put a lot of thought and careful consideration into the structure, content and flow of the book. It's well done. I've been building websites for 4 or 5 years now and this is the first book I've found that does a good job of walking the reader through the entire thought process of planning and creating a structured strategy for designing websites. If you're sold on the idea that smart thinking and great design thrive on a methodical approach, this book will delight you. That said, it's not a how-to book on building code or using tools like Photoshop, so if you're just getting into web design and you're itching to learn specific skills for building stuff, you'll probably want to hold off on buying this for now and come back to it later when you're ready to start doing professional projects. Just do so knowing that, when you do eventually come back and read it, you'll probably kick yourself for not having read this one upfront ;-).
For those of you interested in buying the book, here's a quick list of pros and cons:
PROS (many):
- There's zero fluff-factor. Brian did a solid job of explaining things simply and succinctly and moving on. Every page gets straight to the point. You'll get through it quickly without feeling like you wasted any time.
- It's easy on the eyes. There are plenty of visuals to support the content. If you surf though CSS galleries a lot looking for inspiration for your projects, you'll also get a lot of value just from flipping through the pages.
- It's an ideal start for aspiring design professionals because it provides a comprehensive, horizontal look at the design process end to end.
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