Influential Web Designers – Patrick McNeil Inside the web design industry, there are many influential players. Patrick McNeil can be classified as a designer, but his most profound work has been done as a web developer. His contributions to website design can be further examined in his well known published works. McNeil’s first book “The Web Designer’s Idea Book” is a source of inspiration for designers and graphic arts folks alike. His showcase of over 5,000 sites will details different themes and styles to venture after in your pursuit of a beautiful website. We will delve into the qualities that make this publication memorable. McNeil has been instrumental in his field because of the ability he possess to blend website building technologies with design. His work touches the high-end design, delves into depths of programming knowledge, and provides you knowledge and inspiration. Fuel your knowledge and get to know how to spot quality website design.
Web Design at a Glance With a guide to trends, theme ideas, and styles for website design the next website built by you or a budding graphic designer is sure to catch heads. This book not only provides you a huge selection of design styles, but also organized the information in a way that you can sort by style or theme. After publishing his first book, McNeil continued to release books on website deign providing a handbook and mobile website tips. Knowing the requirements behind building a mobile website are paramount in today’s world. With so many tips in “Mobile Web: Designer’s Idea Book” you can find answers to what requirements you need to make a beautiful mobile site. “The Designer’s Web Handbook” guides readers through specific requirements for website design. Down to the size requirements for banners and suggested image upload sizes. You are going to be swept up in the conversational tone and enjoy reading more about website design. His latest publication will be released in September 2014, another installment of “The Web Designer’s Idea Book, vol. 4”. This book features continued inspiration, helping you see the trendy sites, emerging styles, and visiting classic design. The book will also feature a portfolio of sites, and the books only get better with time.
Reading through any of his published books and works is sure to inspire you. You will be compelled towards website design, no matter if you are reading as a requirement for class, or trying to find inspiration for a new upcoming project.
Gone Blogging McNeil has turned his efforts towards blogging on his own hosted site designmeltdown.com. This is where he presents current trends for web design, graphic arts creations, and theme development. Overall, McNeil has found his true niche in being a teacher. He gives inspiration to all those around him - you will see what we mean when you read over his published works. Patrick McNeil is pushing design forward by highlighting the good, the bad, and the trends. Take graphic arts to the next level, take design seriously, and put good work out there.