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Illustrator CC for Web Designers
Adobe Illustrator CC is rapidly becoming the go-to application for web and mobile app design. In this course, you'll learn how to use Illustrator CC for your web design asset creation, wireframing, and web mockups. Software required: Illustrator CC.
What you'll learn
Adobe Illustrator, traditionally used by graphic designers, is typically not considered to be a web design tool and has been ignored by most web designers. However, with the addition of many new web centric features and the shift to SVG support in modern browsers, Adobe Illustrator is rapidly becoming the go-to application for web and mobile app design. In this course, Illustrator CC for Web Designers, you'll learn how to utilize Illustrator CC for your web design projects. First, you'll explore how effective Adobe Illustrator can be as a web design tool. Next, you'll delve into creating graphics, such as buttons and icons for use in all of your web and mobile projects. Finally, you'll cover how easy it is to wireframe websites and mobile apps using Illustrator's vector tools. When you're finished with this course, you'll be able to create a website mockup complete with images, text, and graphics that is ready to hand off to a developer. Software required: Illustrator CC.
Table of contents
- Where Illustrator Fits into Web Design | 4m 6s
- Designing for Multiple Screens | 8m 20s
- Understanding Resolution vs. Pixel Dimension | 5m 28s
- Taking Advantage of Pixel Preview | 5m 47s
- Understanding Color for Web | 8m 9s
- Comparing .jpg, .png, and .gif File Types | 4m 10s
- SVG: A New Breed of Web Graphic | 2m 47s
About the author
William Everhart is a multi-talented artist with a background steeped in print. His work can be seen in magazines, across the web, and on the shelf at your local grocery store. William continues his work as a designer, but has a passion for using his vast experience to teach others.
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