Design for Developers. A guide to basic design rules and formulas to create good looking components, colors and typography ISBN: 9781837027217

Quy An · 18/12/25

Comprehensive coverage of color theory, typography, and visual hierarchy for better designs
Practical techniques for creating reusable design components and scalable systems
Step-by-step guidance to seamlessly integrate design principles with development

For developers eager to enhance their UI design skills, this book offers a comprehensive guide to design fundamentals. Starting with the essentials like color theory and typography, it progresses through component design and visual hierarchy, culminating in a hands-on approach to building design systems and implementing them in projects. Readers will gain the tools and confidence to integrate aesthetics into their coding projects. The book balances theoretical concepts like visual hierarchy, color psychology, and text legibility with actionable techniques for wireframing, building UI components, and creating full-fledged design systems. Each chapter delves deep into practical strategies, such as selecting color palettes, designing scalable typography, and constructing reusable elements like buttons and icons. By the end of this journey, readers will have a thorough understanding of how to blend design principles with development expertise to craft seamless and engaging user experiences. They will be equipped to create beautiful, functional, and consistent interfaces that are as intuitive as they are visually striking.
This book is ideal for developers, engineers, and technical professionals who want to gain design skills. No prior design experience is required, but readers should have basic coding knowledge. It is perfect for those looking to build aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly interfaces.

Master color theory and color psychology
Apply typography for legibility and hierarchy
Design and optimize reusable UI components
Utilize spacing and grids for clean layouts
Create balanced visual hierarchies
Craft logos, palettes, and typography systems