Design for Hackers

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Reverse Engineering Beauty

By David Kadavy

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Design for Hackers by David Kadavy delves into the principles of design that influence user experience in the digital world. It breaks down design concepts in an accessible way, demystifying elements like balance, colour, and typography. Geared towards developers and non-designers, it aims to bridge the gap between creativity and coding by providing a thorough understanding of visual aesthetics.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of design and technology, and want to understand the principles behind visually appealing designs. It offers a unique perspective for those with a passion for hacking and computing, providing insights into the artistry and science behind what makes design work. Ideal for tech enthusiasts seeking to enhance their design skills or learn the aesthetic choices that drive successful designs.

Design for Hackers

Discover the techniques behind beautiful design?by deconstructing designs to understand them The term 'hacker' has been redefined to consist of anyone who has an insatiable curiosity as to how things work and how they can try to make them better.

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Design for Hackers by David Kadavy reveals the techniques behind beautiful design by deconstructing designs to understand them. The term 'hacker' has been redefined to consist of anyone who has an insatiable curiosity as to how things work—and how they can try to make them better. This book is aimed at hackers of all skill levels and explains the classical principles and techniques behind beautiful designs by deconstructing those designs in order to understand what makes them so remarkable.

Author and designer David Kadavy provides you with the framework for understanding good design and places a special emphasis on interactive mediums. You'll explore color theory, the role of proportion and geometry in design, and the relationship between medium and form. Packed with unique reverse engineering design examples, this book inspires and encourages you to discover and create new beauty in a variety of formats.

Breaks down and studies the classical principles and techniques behind the creation of beautiful design.
Illustrates cultural and contextual considerations in communicating to a specific audience.
Discusses why design is important, the purpose of design, the various constraints of design, and how today's fonts are designed with the screen in mind.
Dissects the elements of color, size, scale, proportion, medium, and form.
Features a unique range of examples, including the graffiti in the ancient city of Pompeii, the lack of the color black in Monet's art, the style and sleekness of the iPhone, and more.

By the end of this book, you'll be able to apply the featured design principles to your own web designs, mobile apps, or other digital work.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Design for Hackers by David Kadavy is praised for its accessible approach to design principles, making them digestible for readers with a technical background. It provides insights into the aesthetics and functionality of web design, aiming to bridge the gap between hackers and designers. Reviews often highlight Kadavy's skill in demystifying complex design concepts and making them relevant for a tech-savvy audience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119998952

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 October 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 726g

Pages: 352

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Computing & Technology David Kadavy Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

David Kadavy is a user interface designer whose clients include Silicon Valley startups such as oDesk, UserVoice, and PBworks. He led the design departments at two Silicon Valley startups and an architecture firm, taught a college course in typography, and studied ancient typography in Rome. David blogs about design at kadavy.net , and his Twitter handle is @kadavy .