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Web Design Fundamentals and Course Overview

Apr 28, 2025

Lecture on Web Design: Course Overview and Fundamentals

Introduction

  • Speaker: Adi Pordilla, web designer from Romania.
  • Aim: To help improve skills in web design and development.
  • Personal background: Animal lover with 22 pets.

Course Structure

  • Total Length: 36 lessons, 14 chapters.
  • Focus: Fundamentals of web design and common patterns.

Key Topics Covered

Fundamentals

  • Color: Selection, theory, and application in design.
  • Typography: Choosing typefaces, setting hierarchy.
  • Spacing & Sizing: Use of white space, balance.
  • Imagery: Selection and use of images and icons.

Common Patterns

  • Headers: Definition, examples, and design.
  • Hero Areas: Critical information, call to action.
  • Buttons: Design and interactive states.
  • Image Galleries: Display collections of images.
  • Footers: Site usability and additional information.
  • Testimonials: Build credibility.
  • Tabs and Accordions: Manage large content in small space.
  • Contact Forms: Simplifying user interaction.

Project Focus

  • Design a three-page portfolio website (home, about, contact pages).
  • Use project briefs and wireframes as starting points.
  • Software: Designed in Figma, applicable in other tools.

Responsive Design

  • Adapt designs for various screen sizes.
  • Importance of responsive layouts in modern web design.

Tools and Resources

  • Figma: Main tool for design work.
  • Envato Elements: Resource for creative assets.
  • Adobe Color: Tool for selecting color schemes.

Key Takeaways

  • Start projects with a UX focus: project briefs and wireframes.
  • Use appropriate design tools like Figma or Adobe XD.
  • Master the fundamentals of color, typography, spacing, and imagery.
  • Understand and implement common web design patterns.
  • Ensure designs are responsive and accessible.

Conclusion

  • Practical assignment encouraged for skill reinforcement.
  • Prototype designs to simulate user interactions before development.
  • Continuous learning through resources like Envato Tuts+.

These notes summarize key points from a comprehensive lecture on web design fundamentals and practical implementation. They cover the course structure, topics, tools, and critical takeaways for improving web design skills.

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