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One day 50% off sale on The Designer's Web Handbook

Mon, 14 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Barnes and Noble is running a 50% off sale on The Designer's Web Handbook. At $17.50 it is a steal. This is most likely the lowest price you will ever find, so if you're interested in picking up a copy, this is probably the time to do so. I should also point out that this is a limited time one day sale, so hurry and get your copy before they are gone!

Free Virtual Book Signing

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:54:00 GMT

Tomorrow I am hosting a FREE webinar to celebrate the launch of my new book, The Designer’s Web Handbook. It will be held on Tuesday, May 15, from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern (11 a.m. to noon Pacific time).

This new book is a guide to working with and designing for the web. My hope is that it will demystify web design software and technologies to help designers embrace interactive design. In this free webinar, you’ll get a preview of what the book has to offer and learn the top five things every designer should know about web design. You’ll also have the chance to win a copy of the book!

Note: Seating for all live DesignCasts is limited to 1,000 people, and registration does not guarantee you’ll get in, so be sure to sign in early the day of the event. (If you cannot attend live, you will be sent a recording of the event within a few days.)

Save your seat for the Virtual Book Signing now!

The Designer's Web Handbook is now shipping!

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:45:00 GMT

I am excited to say that my newest book, The Designer's Web Handbook, is now shipping from most of the Amazon sites. Be sure to order your copy and let me know what you think!

I am still assembling the bonus resources that will posted here on the books site. Sign up for the email list, or check back to see when I have it up. I am working hard to make the supplement as current as possible!

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Advanced copies of The Designer's Web Handbook

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:49:00 GMT

Want to know what one of the most exciting days in the life of a book is? The day you get your first copy in the mail. Well today was just such a day. FedEx arrived with two advanced copies of my new book. It is so exciting to finally flip through an actual copy after so many months of work...and a long wait while those darn printers crank out the actual book.

Want to get your hands on a copy? They should start shipping in mid May and you can pre-order yours on Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk.

The Web Designer's Idea Book Volume 2 in Czech

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:09:00 GMT

It is amazing to see my books being translated into various languages. The latest version to be released is in Czech.

This version is pretty much the exact same book, just translated into a new language. Here it is stacked with the English version for comparison.

I have yet to be able to find some place to purchase it though. If you speak Czech and can point me to an online source please drop me a message.

Announcing The Web Designer's Idea Book Volume 3

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:22:00 GMT

The third book in the Web Designer's Idea Book series is in production now and is set for release in early 2013 (around February). I am currently writing the book and my call for entries is open, so head over and submit your sites!

This third volume will feature a technology section highlighting many of the new developments and techniques that have come to influence design. All with the motivation of inspiring designers of course.

This book can only be as good as the sites designers send in, so please take a moment, register an account and send in your work! 700+ sites will make the cut, and it could be you!

As always, I am looking forward to digging into the entries and seeing the work everyone has been producing.

Pre-order The Designer's Web Handbook

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:45:00 GMT

The Designer's Web Handbook is making serious progress and I am excited to say that you can pre-order your copy today, and be sure to use the coupon code "freeshipping".

I am really excited about this book and the audience it speaks to. I have worked for some time with designer's approaching the web from a wide range of backgrounds. It is this perspective that I write from.

The only limitation is I am only going to ship inside the United States. International shipping is to expensive to make it worth it for anyone.

Be sure to use the coupon code "freeshipping" to save a few bucks. But hurry, the coupon code won't last forever!

And keep in mind that this is a pre-order. All orders will ship immediately after I receive inventory in late May to early June 2012.

Pre-Order The Designer's Web Handbook

The Web Designer’s Idea Book in Chinese

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:52:00 GMT

If the success of the my idea books wasn’t so surprising as it is, this truly blows my mind. The first book (volume 1) has been translated into two forms of Chinese. And while I don’t speak the language it is obviously exciting to see. Recently I received a few sample copies of the book so I thought I would share a quick photo here.

I also have word that the book is in the process of being translated into three additional languages. I will obviously keep you posted as I get the word on their release!

Since I don't speak the lanugage I ahve a hard time finding links. However, you can order one of the two variations here on Amazon.ca.

Thank you for your entries

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:31:00 GMT

I just wanted to let everyone know that I have finalized the list of sites that will be in the book and updated their status in the members section. If you log in you will be able to see if you made it or not.

Unfortunately most of the sites that I had flagged as pending were not included in the book. This is simply because the new book is not an idea book like my first two were. Instead it is more of a handbook for designers on how things work online. As such, the needs were rather specific and not nearly as open to a huge amount of sites. In fact the overall image count in the book is half what the other books have.

I really wish I could have included more sites in the book, but it just didn’t make sense. Fortunately, I will start collecting sites very soon for Volume 3 of the idea book series. I want to make this the biggest and badest one yet, so please be prepared to send I all of your amazing work!

And of course a tremendous thank you to everyone that sent in their site. Your work truly brings life to my books and makes them a joy to work on. Thank you for taking the time to send them in, and I look forward to reviewing the next batch of sites.

The Designer's Web Handbook Cover

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:40:00 GMT

It is so much fun to see the book come together. One of the most exciting parts is to see what the designer for my book produces for the cover! I love the direction for this new book. It has it's own distinct style, but fits with the other books. So in a way they make for a set, even though this new book takes a totally different approach.

Book review from Veerle Pieters

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:35:00 GMT

Many thanks to Veerle Pieters for the fantastic write up on my second book, The Web Designer's Idea Book Volume 2. I really appreciate hearing how designers find value in the book and different ways to leverage the ideas contained in it.

Read the full review here

Introducing the Web Designer's Idea App

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:31:00 GMT

The Web Designer's Idea App is now available via iTunes for $6.99. This slick iPad app incorporates all of the contents of both my books and is by far the most economical way to get at this mountain of inspirational content.

Learn more about this app here.

Video preview of the Web Designer's Idea App

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:27:00 GMT

This video gives a little more insight into how the app works:

The app contains the full contents of both the Web Designer's Idea Book Volume 1 & 2 for only $6.99. Learn more about the app here.

Web Designer's Idea App - coming soon

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:45:00 GMT

I couldn't be more excited to announce that the Web Designer's App will soon be released. This iPad and Mac app will combine both of my books into one slick app. The feature that will likely be a favorite is the inclusion of full size images! This means you can view each sample up close and personal. It will also include some video and audio commentary from me, a favorites feature as well as a small dose of brand new material.

I will be updating the app from time to time with new content. And, in partnership with the HOWInteractive Design Awards, some of those entries will also be eligible for inclusion in the app! There will also be other chances to have your work featured in the app, so stay tuned!

Book bundle on MyDesignShop.com

Wed, 25 May 2011 14:39:00 GMT

If you would like to get my books plus some bonus materials all at a nicely discounted price head over to MyDesignShop.com where they have an awesome bundle containing both of my books, the book Above the Fold as well as three design casts. Check it out.