Overview

This comprehensive online course is designed to introduce participants to the world of web design using Affinity Designer, a powerful vector graphics editor that rivals other industry-standard software in functionality and user-friendliness. Throughout this course, learners will navigate through a series of structured modules that cover the fundamentals of web design, including interface layout, color theory, typography, and responsive design principles. With an emphasis on practical application, students will engage in hands-on projects that simulate real-world web design scenarios, allowing them to apply what they’ve learned in a tangible way. Advanced modules will delve into the specifics of Affinity Designer, exploring its unique tools, features, and workflows that make it an ideal choice for web designers seeking to produce professional-grade websites. By the end of this course, participants will not only have a solid understanding of web design principles but also how to effectively implement them using Affinity Designer.

Learning Outcomes

What Will Make You Stand Out?

On Completion of this Web Design in Affinity Designer online course, you’ll acquire:

Description

This course offers a deep dive into web design with a specific focus on using Affinity Designer. It is structured to take learners from the ground up, starting with fundamental design principles before moving on to the intricacies of using Affinity Designer for web-specific projects. Each module is crafted to build on the previous one, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how to design visually appealing and functional websites. The course is enriched with video tutorials, step-by-step guides, and practical assignments, culminating in a final project where students will design a complete website, preparing them for professional web design tasks.

Who is this course for?

Ideal for aspiring web designers, graphic designers looking to expand their skill set into web design, and anyone interested in creating websites using Affinity Designer.

Requirements

A basic understanding of graphic design principles and familiarity with Affinity Designer is recommended but not mandatory. Access to Affinity Designer software is required to follow along with course projects.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the Web Design in Affinity Designer course, learners can obtain both a PDF certificate and a Hard copy certificate for completely FREE. The Hard copy certificate is available for a nominal fee of £3.99, which covers the delivery charge within the United Kingdom. Additional delivery charges may apply for orders outside the United Kingdom.

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Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction
Introduction to the course 00:02:00
Module 02: The Fundamentals
What is Affinity Designer and how to set it up for web design? 00:03:00
Affinity Designer’s web design abilities 00:09:00
Module 03: Top 10 principles of good web design
First 5 principles of good web design 00:04:00
The remaining 5 principles of good web design 00:05:00
Module 04: How to choose the right colours to design stunning websites
The most important factor to consider before choosing colours 00:04:00
Mix colours for the best possible User Experience 00:05:00
Choose the “psychologically right” colours 00:05:00
Easy tools for choosing errorproof colour schemes 00:07:00
Module 05: Typography in web design
A super short history of web typography 00:03:00
Choose the right fonts for body text 00:05:00
Choose the right fonts for headings 00:04:00
Mix fonts for headings and body text 00:04:00
The perfect font for User Interface design 00:03:00
Module 06: How is a typical website built?
Header, branding, navigation and Hero sections. 00:04:00
The centre and bottom sections of your website design 00:04:00
What are grids and how to use them 00:03:00
Design your very own grid 00:04:00
Module 07: Web design trends
1-7 web design trends that rule the web design world 00:09:00
Where to find the RIGHT inspiration for your next design 00:02:00
Module 08: The Preparation Stage
Every website design needs scaffolding 00:03:00
Building your wireframe in Designer 00:05:00
Continue building the library 00:10:00
Use the assets to create a wireframe 00:11:00
Wireframing online 00:04:00
Talk about images and icons 00:06:00
Create font styles in Affinity Designer 00:04:00
Module 09: The Design Process
The Design Part Overview 00:06:00
Create the Colour Swatches 00:04:00
Create the Text Styles 00:08:00
Take a Look at the Icons and Images 00:03:00
Module 10: Creating the Header
Start with Creating the Logo 00:03:00
Build the Menu Links 00:04:00
Add the Social Media Icons 00:07:00
Module 11: Creating the Hero
Start by Adding the Main Image 00:07:00
Quickly Resize the Image 00:03:00
Make the Image a Bit Darker 00:03:00
Add the Main Text 00:05:00
Add the Slider Navigation 00:04:00
Module 12: Let's Create the Smartphone Icon
Start Creating the First Featured Section 00:04:00
Add the Featured Items 00:10:00
Add the Second Featured Item Section 00:06:00
Module 13: Creating the From Our Blog Section
Start Creating the Blog Section 00:08:00
Replace the Images 00:03:00
Module 14: Creating the Gallery and the Footer
Start Building the Image Gallery 00:07:00
Create the First Column of the Footer 00:04:00
Finish the Design and the Whole Footer 00:04:00
Module 15: How to Design a Modern Blog Affinity Designer
Discover the Wireframe for the Design 00:06:00
Discover the Blog Design 00:06:00
Take a Look at Our Assets 00:06:00
Module 16: Create the Blog Header
Create the Logo and Nav 00:08:00
Add the Social Media Icons 00:07:00
Module 17: Create the Blog Header
Add the First Images 00:07:00
Add the Shading to the Images 00:08:00
Add the Navigation Buttons 00:05:00
Module 18: Let’s Create a Container the Blog Post
Create a Container the Blog Post 00:05:00
Add the First Pieces of Text 00:04:00
Add the Remaining Pieces of Text 00:06:00
Module 19: Creating the Blog Post Grid
Start Creating the Blog Post Grid 00:06:00
Create the First Blog Post Card 00:05:00
Add the Remaining Cards 00:07:00
Add the Older Post Link 00:04:00
Module 20: Create the Sidebar
Explore the Sidebar Project 00:03:00
Create the Search Box 00:04:00
Create the About Me Section 00:07:00
Create the Text Section of the Sidebar 00:05:00
Create the First Container for the Most Popular Posts 00:04:00
Create the List of the Most Popular Blog Posts 00:07:00
Create the Ads Section 00:03:00
Module 21: Create the Blog Footer
Start Creating the Footer 00:04:00
Explore Different Footer Concepts 00:03:00
Finish Creating the Footer 00:07:00
Module 22: Create the Single Post Design
Explore the Single Post Design 00:03:00
Create the Featured Image and the Post Container 00:06:00
Module 23: Create the Blog Post Area
Add the Blog Post Title 00:06:00
Add the Paragraphs and Images 00:10:00
Add the Social Media Icons 00:06:00
Add the pre-Next Post Navigation 00:08:00
Add the Related Posts Section 00:07:00
Module 24: Create the Comments Section
Start Creating the Comments Section 00:05:00
Create the Texts for the Comments 00:06:00
Create the Post Comment Form 00:09:00
Module 25: Finalizing the design
Delivering the design to the client 00:04:00
Delivering the file to the developer 00:03:00
Use the Export Persona to Export the Assets in Bulk 00:02:00
Thanks for Watching the Course 00:01:00

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