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Book Apart volume no. 9
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Good research is about asking more and better questions, and thinking critically about the answers. Done well, it will save your team time and money by reducing unknowns and creating a solid foundation to build the right thing, in the most effective way.
Erika Hall distills her experience into a guidebook of trusted research methods you can implement right away, no matter what size team you're on or budget you're working with. Learn how to discover...
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Book Apart volume no. 3
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Content strategy is the web's hottest new thing. But where did it come from? Why does it matter? And what does the content renaissance mean for you? This brief guide explores content strategy's roots, and quickly and expertly demonstrates not only how it's done, but how you can do it well. A compelling read for both experienced content strategists and those making the transition from other fields.
3) Mobile first
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Book Apart volume no. 6
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Guide to web design optimized for mobile devices, in order to deliver the mobile web experience users want. Argues companies should create websites and applications for mobile devices first, and for desktops/laptop computers second, if at all.
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Book Apart volume no.10
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Let's face it: CSS is hard. Our stylesheets are more complex than they used to be, and we're bending the spec to do as much as it can. Can Sass help?
A reluctant convert to Sass, Dan Cederholm shares how he came around to the popular CSS pre-processor, and provides a clear-cut path to taking better control of your code (all the while working the way you always have). From getting started to advanced techniques, Dan will help you level up your...
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Book Apart volume no. 8
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Mobile isn't just smartphones, and it doesn't necessarily mean you are on the move. It's a proliferation of devices, platforms, and screen sizes - from the tiniest "dumb" phones to the desktop web. How can you be sure that your content will work everywhere, all the time?
Karen McGrane will teach you everything you need to get your content onto mobile devices (and more). You'll first gather data to help you make the case for a mobile strategy,...
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"This book is a breath of fresh air showing you the fundamental skills and techniques you will need to start binding your own books. You don't need a lot of expensive tools or materials to do bookbinding and this guide has been made to make the process accessible for any one who wants to do some "weekend projects". This book will appeal to people who love books, but lead busy lives and yet still want to be creative. It will show you the basics and...
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Mediante un diseño responsable centrado en las personas y orientado hacia valores de carácter social, el diseño para la innovación social ha dado lugar a la configuración de sólidas plataformas de emprendimiento para cientos de diseñadores profesionales, que reclaman un lugar en los sectores productivos de la ciudad y el reconocimiento de nuevas prácticas colectivas de diseño como una alternativa válida de participación social y desarrollo...
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"Nothing much happens in the sleepy town of Shy in Avon-upon-Kynt. And for eighteen years, Emmaline Watkins has feared that her future held just that: nothing. But when the head of the most admired fashion house in the country opens her prestigious design competition to girls from outside the stylish capital city, Emmy's dreams seem closer than they ever have before. As the first "country girl" to compete, Emmy knows she'll encounter extra hurdles...
10) The layered edible garden: a beginner's guide to creating a productive food garden layer by layer
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"In The Layered Edible Garden, gardeners learn how to take their cues from nature and create an edible garden space filled with layers of food-producing plants, from trees and shrubs to perennials and ground covers"--
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Typography is your design's voice and the most powerful tool you have to communicate with your readers. Learn how to wield type with care and wit: how to evaluate typefaces, consider technical constraints, create flexible typographic systems, and put together your own collection of favorite faces.
Jason Santa Maria wants you to see type beyond code or flourishes. You'll discover how typography shapes the way we read and how you can adapt the craft's...
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In The New Bohemians, LA-based designer Justina Blakeney defines the New Bohemians as creative individuals who are boutique owners and bloggers, entrepreneurs and ex-pats, artists and urban farmers.
They embrace free-spirited, no-rules lifestyles and apply that attitude to all areas of their existence, including their homes. With little distinction between work and play, the new boho home often includes an office, art gallery, showroom, photography...
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"Comprehensive coverage of passive solar greenhouse design including material selection, building methods and how to store thermal energy using a variety of simple and innovative strategies. Over a dozen case studies provide real-life inspiration, capped off with how-to guidance for building a durable, energy-efficient greenhouse. Variations include underground and aquaponic greenhouses and integrating solar panels to grow off-grid, year-round."--...
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Skyrim with its in-depth world building and talented design didn't just happen overnight. It took years of planning and hard work. But every game designer started where you are now. Find out how you can get started to make successful game design. The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists.
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Universal Graphic Design Principles: The Power of Visual Communication Unlock the Art and Science of Compelling Visual Communication!Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey through the world of graphic design, where creativity meets strategy and aesthetics transform into impact? "Universal Graphic Design Principles" is your passport to this dynamic realm, a comprehensive guide meticulously crafted to empower both aspiring designers and seasoned...
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In this book, we will embark on a creative journey that explores the power of colors, shapes, and images to convey messages and capture attention. Whether you're a budding artist or simply curious about the art form, this book will introduce you to the basics of graphic design in a fun and accessible way. So, let's get ready to unleash our imagination and dive into the colorful world of graphic design!
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In the years since publishing the first edition, emotional design has gone from innovative to essential in designers' toolkits. Aarron Walter once again offers wise, inspiring guidance for the principles of designing for humans, and addresses newer challenges that have emerged for web professionals tasked with reaching an ever-shifting audience.
Packed with engaging case studies and psychologically-grounded principles, Designing for Emotion has...
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For the first time in hundreds of years, because of the web, the role of the typographer has changed. We no longer decide; we suggest. We no longer simply choose typefaces, font sizes, line spacing, and margins; we prepare and instruct text to make those choices for itself. In this book, Tim Brown illuminates the complex, beautiful world of typesetting-arguably the most important part of typography because it forms the backbone of the reading experience-and...
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“Home Gardener's No-Dig Raised Bed Gardens” is the essential guide to gardening successfully with the minimum amount of digging and weeding. For those without the time or stamina to spend hours maintaining a garden, horticulture experts Alan and Gill Bridgewater show how to make raised beds, build up layers of soil with mushroom compost, cover weeds with mulch, protect plants with nets and plastic, and much more. The text is thoroughly practical...
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