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This video covers the basics of color theory for web design, including an overview of color models, color mixing, and color temperature. The speaker also demonstrates how to use color space to generate color palettes, and shows the Mosley Color app, which allows users to see a live preview of how colors will look in a web or graphic design project.

  • 00:00:00 This course is designed to help beginners learn the basics of web design, including color, typography, spacing, sizing, and imagery. Topics covered include header design, hero areas, buttons, image galleries, contact forms, and more. The course also includes a project to practice what has been learned.
  • 00:05:00 In this video, a web designer and web developer explain the difference between a web designer and web developer. A web designer designs the front end of a website or web application, while a web developer designs the back end.
  • 00:10:00 A web designer is responsible for designing the front end of a website or web application, and a ux designer is responsible for creating the front end of a website or web app from a user's perspective. A ux designer must consider information architecture, user psychology, usability testing, content strategy, wireframes, and interaction design when designing a website. A ux designer can be a ui designer or a ux designer, and it just means that you are a web designer that specializes in ux or UI.
  • 00:15:00 This video discusses the steps involved in designing a website for a beginner web designer. The main points covered are that a project brief is important, and that a wireframe should be based on this brief.
  • 00:20:00 A web designer creates sketches of their final designs in a low fidelity format called a wireframe. A wireframe represents the final content and the structure of a project, but does not take into account aesthetics. The purpose of a wireframe is to display the content without interference from the designer. The web designer creates wireframes for each section of the project and then proceeds to dress them up in the ui designer's style.
  • 00:25:00 In this video, Robert discusses the importance of wireframes and how they help to visualize the user interface and content of a website. He also discusses the use of different design software, including Sketch, which is much better than Photoshop was in the past.
  • 00:30:00 In this video, web designer and instructor Mayank Padawan covers the basics of color theory for beginners, from primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, to mixing colors. He also provides examples of how each color can be used in web design.
  • 00:35:00 In this video, web designer and course instructor, Dan McGraw, discusses the different terms used to describe colors, including hue, tint, shade, tone, and saturation. He also explains the difference between brightness and saturation.
  • 00:40:00 The three color models available to designers are RGB, CMYK, and HSB. RGB is the most common, and it uses additive mixing of light to create different colors. CMYK uses subtractive mixing, and HSB uses a mix of hue, saturation, and brightness. Color temperature is also important, and it refers to the color's warmth or coldness.
  • 00:45:00 The video discusses how to create different colors using different color formats, such as rgb and hsb. The hexadecimal format is particularly helpful when working with color schemes or gradient generators.
  • 00:50:00 This 1-paragraph summary explains how to pick colors for a project using color harmonies and a color wheel.
  • 00:55:00 In this video, the speaker provides a brief overview of the different color schemes available in Adobe Photoshop, and the various tools that are available to help with color selection. He also shows how to use color space to generate a variety of color palettes. Finally, he demonstrates the Mosley Color app, which allows users to paste in color codes, names, or selected colors and see a live preview of how the color will look in a web or graphic design project.

01:00:00 - 02:00:00

This video is a helpful guide for those just starting out in web design. It covers topics such as choosing colors and fonts, and how to use typography and images to create a cohesive design. The video also demonstrates how to use the free software Figma to create a webpage.

  • 01:00:00 In this video, Mosley covers the basics of web design, including color schemes and how to use color in your designs. He also discusses using typography, images, and other design elements to create a cohesive and appealing user interface.
  • 01:05:00 In this video, the presenter shows how to create a color scheme in Figma using Adobe Color. He uses an analogous color harmony rule and a gradient to create a tone of the primary color.
  • 01:10:00 This video demonstrates how to create web design colors using a color palette. The colors can be modified to create variations, and the colors can be used to create a contextual color for errors.
  • 01:15:00 In this video, the instructor discusses the basics of web design, including how to create a color palette, create grays, and ensure good typography contrast.
  • 01:20:00 Google Fonts and Adobe Fonts both offer a wide variety of fonts for free, with both services having higher quality fonts than marketplaces. You can also filter fonts by weight, width, and height, and customize the text size.
  • 01:25:00 In order to make the best font choices for a website, you need to understand the brand and its end users. After deciding on the fonts and style, you need to decide on font rules and attributes. Finally, you need to create a type scale to make font selection easier.
  • 01:30:00 In this video, the presenter discusses the basics of web design, and how to choose the right typefaces for a project. She recommends using Google fonts or Adobe fonts, and then selects fonts for the project based on the content and audience. After choosing typefaces, the presenter discusses how to set the proper roles and attributes for the fonts. Finally, the presenter demonstrates how to use two typefaces in a project.
  • 01:35:00 In this video, Brandon explains how to use two typefaces, brand and grotesque, for web design. He shows how to set the font sizes and ratios, and explains the contrast between smaller and bigger font sizes. He also explains how to choose a typeface scale and suggests an augmented fourth scale.
  • 01:40:00 This video demonstrates how to design webpages using the free, open-source software, Figma. First, the video explains how to set the font sizes and line heights for all the text on the page. Next, the video shows how to use type scales and archetype to change the font weights and line heights for different elements on the page. Finally, the video shows how to name the frames for different font sizes and ratios.
  • 01:45:00 In this video, the presenter demonstrates how to create typography for a website using the 8-point system. He also discusses grids, which he does not use in this project.
  • 01:50:00 This video covers the basics of web design, specifically how to use spacing and sizing to create a coherent layout. Grids are not always necessary, and using guides is a better option for beginners.
  • 01:55:00 Designing web pages can be a daunting task, but with the help of free icon sets and apps, it can be simplified significantly. Be sure to use consistent icon styles and make sure all icons are properly labeled and sized for easy viewing.

02:00:00 - 03:00:00

This video introduces the basics of creating an image gallery using the figma design tool. The presenter demonstrates how to add images, resize them, and set different states for the images.

  • 02:00:00 This 1-hour video discusses web design basics, including the definition of a header and common web design patterns. The video covers different header designs and provides real-world examples.
  • 02:05:00 Web designers often use headers to distinguish between different sections of a website. Headers can also feature logos, navigation, and call to actions, among other features.
  • 02:10:00 This 1-paragraph summary explains the basics of web design, including the concept of a header. The video provides a few examples of headers, and explains how to create one using a wireframe.
  • 02:15:00 In this video, the presenter explains how to use the features of figma to create a web design. He demonstrates how to position elements, resize elements, and set colors. He also shows how to use icons from a different icon set.
  • 02:20:00 The video shows how to create a basic web design for beginners, using a free course from Skillshare. One drawback is thatsvgs don't always render correctly, so icons must be searched for separately. Font Awesome is used to find an icon similar to the one initially selected, and then it is resized and shifted to fit within the frame. The contact information is moved from the hero area to a more visible location near the social media icons.
  • 02:25:00 The video discusses how to design a web page, and provides an overview of key components of a web page including the header, hero area, and supporting media.
  • 02:30:00 This video provides a brief overview of web design principles, including the use of a hero area. The video then provides a demonstration of how to design a Hero Area for a website.
  • 02:35:00 This video introduces the basics of web design, including the use of buttons. The instructor demonstrates how to create a button, and explains the different uses for buttons. Next, the instructor demonstrates how to create a hero area. Finally, the instructor demonstrates how to create a button, and explains the different uses for buttons.
  • 02:40:00 This 1-paragraph summary explains how buttons can be used for navigation and performing actions in the back end, as well as providing examples of websites that use buttons.
  • 02:45:00 This video introduces the basics of web design, including typography, icons, and buttons. The presenter shows how to create a button with a gradient background and shadow. She also explains how to make a button easy to click and large enough for mobile devices.
  • 02:50:00 This video covers the basics of web design, including the use of buttons, text, and icons. The video also covers the different states that elements can be in, and how to create visually different buttons and text when they are hovered, clicked, or disabled.
  • 02:55:00 An image gallery is a way of displaying a collection of images while allowing users to see several items at once. They are perfect for photography websites, online stores, and real estate websites.

03:00:00 - 04:00:00

This video is a tutorial on how to design a simple website using basic color and layout principles. The video covers the use of padding, borders, and fonts, and shows how to create tab links and tab content.

  • 03:00:00 In this video, the presenter demonstrates how to use image galleries in web design. They first show an example from a previous video, in which an image gallery is used to show product variations. They then show an example from their own website, in which an image gallery is used to showcase images and product descriptions. The presenter explains how to apply auto layout and typography, and how to create a text style for an image gallery. They then demonstrate how to use images in a web design project.
  • 03:05:00 In this video, the creator explains how to create a simple web design using a grid structure. They show how to place an image in the grid, adjust the spacing between grid elements, and duplicate and rearrange the images to create a scattered effect.
  • 03:10:00 The video discusses the different purposes for a website's footer, and provides several examples. The footer of the adidas website includes a navigation menu, a call to action, and copyright and links text.
  • 03:15:00 The footer of a website is an area at the bottom of every page that contains important information, like copyright information, social media icons, and links. The footer of the various websites studied in this video differed in terms of the content and layout, but all had a simple call to action and copyright text.
  • 03:20:00 This video explains how to design a web page, starting with the basics of frames and spacing. The video shows how to position content and how to add Auto Layout. The video also explains how to fix a typo.
  • 03:25:00 Testimonials are a great way to establish credibility and credibility is key when attracting new clients. Make sure to use real people and don't use fake testimonials.
  • 03:30:00 The video covers the use of testimonials on a website. It covers how to create and style testimonials on a home page and an about page, and how to adjust the size and font style.
  • 03:35:00 This video is a tutorial on designing a simple website. The video starts by discussing the importance of properly setting the color black and discusses the correct distance between different elements. The video then goes on to show how to create a basic style for a testimonial and how to fit the text within the given dimensions. The last part of the tutorial discusses how to add a drop shadow to the testimonials and how to fit them within the given page width and height.
  • 03:40:00 In this video, the presenter explains how to design web pages using tab controls. He covers the basics of how tabs work and shows examples of how they can be used on a website.
  • 03:45:00 In this video, web design beginner Avocode demonstrates how to use tabs to divide blocks of content on a website. The use of tabs for navigation is also discussed.
  • 03:50:00 This 1-minute video tutorial explains how to design simple web pages using basic color and layout principles. The video covers the use of padding, borders, and fonts, and shows how to create tab links and tab content.
  • 03:55:00 This tutorial explains how to design a tab control and accordion using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. The video covers the basics of each application, including the use of frames and auto layout. Once the tab control and accordion designs are complete, the tutorial moves on to the next pattern, the accordion.

04:00:00 - 05:00:00

This video covers the basics of responsive web design for beginners. It explains how responsive design works and how to create a responsive website using basic coding principles. The video also covers how to design a website for beginners, focusing on small screens.

  • 04:00:00 In this video, a web designer explains how accordions are similar to tabs and how they are used for simpler content like text. He provides examples of accordions used on various websites.
  • 04:05:00 This video demonstrates how to design web pages using web design software. The instructor shows how to create a basic layout, use typography, and create an icon.
  • 04:10:00 This YouTube video introduces the basics of web design, including the use of web forms. The video then shows an example of a web form from two different websites.
  • 04:15:00 The video discusses web design concepts for beginners, including the use of a contact form. It provides three examples of contact forms, with gradient and Sketch being the simpler forms and Monday being the more complex form. The video then goes on to provide tips on how to create a good looking contact form.
  • 04:20:00 The video discusses how to create a simple contact form using Proxmonova. The user sets the background color and rounded corners for the fields, and then sets the text color and font size for the labels. Finally, he changes the distance between the input and label elements, and the parent element for the form.
  • 04:25:00 This video tutorial demonstrates how to design a web form using basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The instructor shows how to change a form's layout to be horizontal, resize it, and set its fill container to cover the entire form. Next, the instructor shows how to create a button that sends a message, and how to add alternate states for input elements. Finally, the instructor demonstrates how to design a contact form using the same principles.
  • 04:30:00 This 1-minute video explains how responsive web design works by telling a short story of how websites used to be designed and how smartphones have changed that. The video then goes on to explain how responsive web design works by creating two versions of a website - one for larger screens and one for smaller screens - and how it's helpful for companies who have to cater to a variety of device sizes. Finally, the video shows how to create a responsive website using basic coding principles.
  • 04:35:00 Ethan Marcotte wrote an article in 2010 on responsive web design, which became the standard for adapting layouts to different screen sizes. In this lesson, he demonstrates how to apply some of the principles of responsive web design to a project. First, he shows how to resize the content of a home page. Then, he scrolls down to look at the images and finds that they are slowly becoming too tall. Finally, he demonstrates how to offset a section of a page to make it smaller on smaller screens.
  • 04:40:00 The video demonstrates how to design a responsive web page by adjusting the width of columns and elements to fit smaller screen sizes. For example, the contact form can be shrunk down to a single column if it's too crowded on a small screen. Keep in mind that responsiveness also includes the content of the page, so make sure it's display correctly on all screen sizes.
  • 04:45:00 The author of the video discusses how to design a web layout for beginners, focusing on spacing and typography. He explains that on smaller screens, it is important to use less white space and to keep distances between elements lower.
  • 04:50:00 The video demonstrates how to design a website for beginners, focusing on small screens. The presenter makes changes to typography, layout, and images to make the content more readable and pleasing on small screens. The presenter then goes on to show how to fix problems on other pages, such as the about me page and contact form, and how to make the website more tablet-friendly. Finally, the presenter discusses how to make the website look good on small screens, including adjusting typography and layout, hiding content, and reducing the font size and ratio.
  • 04:55:00 In this video, the designer shows how responsive design works by creating a tab component and duplicating it to make it smaller. When the tab component is smaller, the text and links become cramped and problematic. The designer recommends starting with the tab links and then removing the text and repeating elements.

05:00:00 - 05:15:00

This video is a tutorial on how to create a prototype for a web design in Figma. The presenter covers the basics of prototyping, including the purpose of a prototype and how to create one. Additionally, the presenter provides tips on how to improve a design before development even begins and how to be responsive to different screen sizes.

  • 05:00:00 This video explains how to design webpages for beginners, using a free course. The presenter shows how to adjust the layout to fit different screen sizes, and how to adjust the appearance of text and icons.
  • 05:05:00 This video teaches web design basics for beginners, including how to use icons to replace text, center an icon, and make the design responsive to smaller screen sizes.
  • 05:10:00 Prototyping is a way to better see how a user will interact with a website or web app before development begins. You can do this in various different software programs, but a favorite is Figma.
  • 05:15:00 In this video, adi teaches how to create a prototype for a web design. He covers the basics of prototyping, including the purpose of a prototype, how to create one, and key takeaways. Additionally, adi provides tips on how to improve a design before development even begins, and how to be responsive to different screen sizes.

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