Professional Web Design: The Best of Smashing Magazine

Create Fantastic Web Sites with Advice From Some of the Best in the Industry

Professional Web Design presents guidelines for professional Web development, including communicating with clients, creating a road map to a successful portfolio, rules for professional networking, and tips on designing user interfaces for business Web applications. Inside you’ll find some of the best of Smashing Magazine’scoverage of professional Web design and the business side of Web development, with advice from trusted experts who will help you learn how to respond effectively to design criticism, use storytelling for a better user experience, and apply color theory to your professional designs.

Proving clear, concise advice from industry experts, Professional Web Designwill help you get started on creating fantastic Web sites with top tips and advice from some of the best in the industry.

Smashing Magazine (smashingmagazine.con) is one of the world’s most popular Web-design online magazines. True to the Smashing mission, the Smashing Magazine book series delivers useful and innovative information to Web designers and developers.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Harsh Truths About Corporate Websites
Chapter 2: Portfolio Design Study: Design Patterns and Current Practices
Chapter 3: Creating A Successful Online Portfolio
Chapter 4: Better User Experience With Storytelling
Chapter 5: Designing User Interfaces For Business Web Applications
Chapter 6: Progressive Enhancement And Standards Do Not Limit Web Design
Chapter 7: Color Theory for Professional Designers
Chapter 8: Is John The Client Dense or Are You Failing Him?
Chapter 9: How To Identify and Deal With Different Types Of Clients
Chapter 10: How To Respond Effectively To Design Criticism
Chapter 11: Web Designer’s Guide to Professional Networking
Chapter 12: Group Interview: Expert Advice For Students and Young Web Designers