Product Design for the Web
'Product Design for the Web' by Randy J. Hunt offers a deep exploration into the principles of crafting effective digital experiences. This insightful guide reveals how understanding user needs and behaviors can transform an idea into a successful web product. Through engaging case studies and practical insights, Hunt illuminates the intersection of design, technology, and usability. Readers will uncover essential strategies that bridge creativity with functionality, ensuring that every design decision serves a purpose. Ideal for aspiring designers and seasoned professionals alike, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their product design skills.
By Randy J. Hunt
Published: 2014
"Good product design is not just about aesthetics; it's about creating experiences that resonate and connect with users on a deeper level."
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Web designers are no longer just web designers. To create a successful web product that's as large as Etsy, Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest-or even as small as a tiny app-you need to know more than just HTML and CSS. You need to understand how to create meaningful online experiences so that users want to come back again and again. In other words, you have to stop thinking like a web designer or a visual designer or a UX designer or an interaction designer and start thinking like a product designer. In this breakthrough introduction to modern product design, Etsy Creative Director Randy Hunt explains the skills, processes, types of tools, and recommended workflows for creating world-class web products. After reading this book, you'll have a complete understanding of what product design really is and you'll be equipped with the best practices necessary for building your own successful online products.
About the Author
Randy J. Hunt
Randy J. Hunt is an acclaimed author known for his unique blend of suspense and character-driven narratives. His notable works include 'The Tides of Time,' which explores the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of an impending natural disaster, and 'Whispers in the Shadows,' a gripping thriller that delves into the mind of a criminal mastermind. Hunt's writing style is characterized by its vivid imagery, intricate plotting, and profound emotional depth, making his stories both compelling and thought-provoking. In addition to his novels, he contributes to literary journals and frequently speaks at writing workshops.
Book Details
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- Authors
- Randy J. Hunt
- Published
- January 2014
- Publisher
- New Riders
- ISBN
- 0321929039
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 224
- Genres
- Product DesignUX/UI DesignDesign
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