Exploring Web Design provides a valuable introduction to the design fundamentals at work in all Web sites-layout, typography, color theory, and usability. The result of an award-winning Web designer's mission to teach these building blocks in clear, direct, and non-technical language, this book delivers a solid design foundation for the novice Web designer. While recognizing the importance of Macromedia Flash and JavaScript, the author stresses that success comes from understanding design principles and how they apply in the world of the web. Not just another book of tips and tricks for creating today's amazing effects, Exploring Web Design teaches the design theory that is essential to knowing how and why to use those cool web effects.