Transcending CSS – The fine art of web design

This is a book that Ive been reading recently, its about using CSS to separate structure from the visual design and to create rich visual experiences in web design.

Written by Andy Clarke this is a very helpful book, previously i’ve read books which take the form of more traditional text books and they can get a bit heavy at times. The approach taken here is to explain the theory but to also give plenty of working examples in the form of pictures and support files provided on the authors blog.

It has really enabled me to get a better grasp of how cutting edge websites are constructed today, the chapters on the design process are particularly helpful as it is this where I have struggled most in the past.

I would recommend this book to anyone embarking on a course/career in web design and i am sure over the coming months as i create a website for my next piece of coursework that this book will be an invaluable resource.