Synopses & Reviews
This comprehensive book provides an in-depth look at the fundamentals of effective web design and site construction. The novice web designer learns the process of creating an interactive web site step-by-step, using real-world examples along the way. Users discover the fundamentals of web site coding without the use of any software specific packages. Advanced topics such as the construction of tables and Java Script help the experienced designer create an effective site. The book teaches how other authoring programs relate to web design, as well as offering hints, tips, and tricks. The logical format and easy-to-read writing make this a perfect desktop reference.
Synopsis
Designing Interactive Web Sites covers the fundamentals of web design and construction. With emphasis on how graphics apply to web design, this book begins with the basics and moves into the more challenging aspects of interactive design. The foundations of web page design are addressed without using specific software packages. Real-world examples and review questions provide reinforcement of the material learned.
About the Author
James Mohler is a Senior Research Scientist and Associate Professor at Purdue University, where he currently leads a highly talented group of artists and programmers who are building Purdues next-generation web presence. He is also serving as the SIGGRA
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION. BEFORE YOU CRANK THAT CODE OR PUSH THOSE PIXLES...: Taking Web Page Design to the Next Level. Raising the Web to the Second Power. Designing for Effective Content and Efficient Delivery. Designing for Your Audience. Looking at the Curse of the Web Browser. HTML Primer: Tags and Formatting. WEB PAGE DESIGN WITH TABLES: Using the HTML
Structure. Using Text in Tables. Using Graphics in Tables. Using Multimedia in Tables. Using Tables to Structure Pages. Designing with Tables. PAGE DESIGN WITH FRAMES: Using the HTML