Book Review – Sexy Web Design

Author: Elliot Jay Stocks

Publisher: Sitepoint

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars

I have just finished This fantastic book by Elliot Jay Stocks Entitled “Sex Web Design” I was so impressed with It I felt it deserved a review.

Im not usually a fan of web design books. I have had bad experiences in the past with web development literature, which I found to be quickly out dated and very cumbersome to navigate through. However this book has a refreshing take on how to enlighten and engage with the reader. The book is a great resource for web designers of any caliber. It is packed full of useful suggestions and examples of web tools which will help you improve you design skills. Even once you have finished reading the book is a great point of reference to help you direct your creativity.

One of the greatest aspects about this book is the very personal approach Elliot has taken in composing it. The book covers some complicated theories and ideas, whilst always being clear and concise in describing them, yet the language and structure makes this feel effortless. I also very much liked the case study that Elliot has used, rather than just generalizing the topics he discusses, he refers everything back to the case study, which enables the reader to see the theory put into practice.

If you are however looking for a book to take you through the intricate details of web project management this may not be the best choice for you. Although the book deals with the process of briefs and the design life cycle, it does not touch on invoicing and client relationships.  I don’t however see this as a weakness, as it means the book can focus on whats really important – “Sexy Web Design”.

Overall I would rate this book a great buy. If your new to web design, or a even a seasoned pro it has something to offer you. I picked up my copy on Amazon.co.uk although you could head straight to Sitepoint.