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Re:Ask HN: basic web design for small projects? by alexk on Monday June 01, 2009 @08:06AM (#635938)
You should learn basic design principles first. Start reading this book:

Non-Designer's Design Book

http://www.amazon.com/Non-Designers-Design-Book-3rd-Designer...

Re:Ask HN: basic web design for small projects? by ankeshk on Monday June 01, 2009 @08:20AM (#635953)
I recommend Non-Designer's Design Book too. Its the best starter book on designing.

Combine that with making a few trips to colourlovers.com for selecting your site colours - and you're set.