Designing Large–Scale Web Sites: A Visual Design Methodology - Softcover

Sano, Darrell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047114276X ISBN 13: 9780471142768

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1996

Synopsis

Written by a user interface and graphics designer with experience in the design of large–scale Web projects with Netscape, this book applies the principles of user interface design and software engineering to the design of these increasingly sophisticated Web sites. It walks you through the entire process––from the setting of objectives through implementation. Features many illustrations, designs and examples. Includes eight–color pages.

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About the Author

DARRELL SANO is a user–interface designer with Netscape, specializing in the planning and design of large–scale Web sites for commerce and communication. A former interface designer for Silicon Graphics and Sun Microsystems, he has taught user–interface design at various conferences and events, including the MIT X Consortium Technical Conference, ACM SIGCHI, and the American Center for Design. While at Sun, he was the designer of the server for the world′s most popular sporting event, the WorldCupUSA94.

From the Back Cover

A proven methodology for creating sophisticated, visually appealing Web sites for business, education, and entertainment interests

No longer just a research or academic reference library, the Net is on its way to becoming the ultimate interactive medium of worldwide commerce, education, and entertainment. That′s why anyone involved in designing today′s increasingly sophisticated Web sites needs to know a lot more than just a handful of HTML protocols. To design a usable and appealing site capable of handling complex human interactions, you need to know how to effectively apply the principles of visual and user–interface design. Now this book shows you how.

Written by a professional user–interface and graphic designer with extensive experience designing large–scale Web sites, this book gives you a complete methodology to use when planning, designing, and developing full–featured, interactive Web sites. Working within the framework of user–interface design principles, and using many detailed examples to illustrate his points, Darrell Sano walks you through the entire process––from setting objectives and defining user and content limitations, to visual design techniques for effective page layout.

Shows you how to apply user–interface design, graphic design, and software engineering strategies and techniques to designing large–scale Web sites
∗ Explores many critical site development issues, including organizing and prioritizing content, supporting user tasks and goals, and advanced layout and design techniques, including Netscape 2.0 Frameset documents
∗ Features dozens of examples of effective Web site design, including a stunning 8–page full–color gallery of Web pages illustrating the concepts presented in the book

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Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047114276X
• ISBN 13: 9780471142768
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304