Design for Hackers Reverse Engineering Beauty

Name: Design for Hackers Reverse Engineering Beauty
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ISBN: 9781119998952

ISBN-10: 1119998956

ISBN-13: 9781119998952

Edition: 2011

Authors: David Kadavy

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"Why did Monet never use the color black in his paintings?" "Why are #x18;Web 2.0' graphics rounded?" "What can modern web designers learn from graffiti left on the walls of ancient Pompeii more than 1900 years ago?" Design for Hackers explains the classical principles and techniques behind creating beautiful design. Inside, designer David Kadavy provides you with a framework for understanding good design, with a special emphasis on interactive mediums. Design for Hackers breaks down the classical principles and techniques for creating beautiful design by explaining color theory, the role of proportion and geometry in design, and the relationship between medium and form - all while…

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List price: $30.00
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 10/21/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 7.30" wide x 9.20" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.782
Language: English



Introduction



Understanding Design



Why Design Matters



The Purpose of Design



Medium and Form



Medium and Form in Typography



Technology and Culture



Composition



Fool's Golden Ratio: Understanding Proportions



Holding the Eye: Composition and Design Principles



Enlivening Information: Establishing a Visual Hierarchy



Color



Color Science



Color Theory



Appendixes



Choosing and Pairing Fonts



Typographic Etiquette


Index