The Principles of Beautiful Web Design, 4th Edition

This book will teach you how to:
Understand what makes "good design," from discovery through to implementationUse color effectively, develop color schemes, and create a paletteCreate pleasing layouts using grids, the rule of thirds, and symmetryEmploy textures: lines, points, shapes, volumes, and depthApply typography to make ordinary designs look greatChoose, edit, and position effective imagery
This easy-to-follow guide is illustrated with beautiful, full-color examples, and will lead you through the process of creating great designs from start to finish.
The fourth edition of this bestselling book has been greatly revised and now features:
Updated and expanded coverage responsive web design techniquesA new sample projectNew sections on pattern libraries and how design fits on modern app development workflowsCommon user-interface patterns and resources