Course description

Learn the fundamentals of CSS to communicate your designs with developers or create your own websites.

What you’ll learn with CSS for Designers

  • Learn about the syntax and use cases of CSS stylesheets — Get to know the anatomy and purpose of selectors, declarations, properties, and their values in CSS, along with the syntax and how to use them.
  • Get to know the most common CSS selectors — Familiarize yourself with the most common CSS selectors, such as class, ID, and element selectors, and learn how to apply them to specific HTML elements.
  • Understand the box model — Learn all about the box model, a fundamental concept in CSS that defines the size and position of HTML elements on a web page.
  • Master common CSS properties and values — Explore the most commonly used CSS properties and values, including color, typography, layout, and media to create visually appealing web pages.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites

Contributing experts

Lorenzo Doremi
Lorenzo Doremi
UX Designer at Freelancer
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FAQs

  • What’s the CSS for Designers course about?

    This CSS for Designers course is essential for any designer who collaborates with developers or wants to start actively developing web pages. Through this course, you will learn the syntax and use cases of CSS stylesheets, get to know the most common CSS selectors, understand the box model, master common CSS properties and values, and more.


    Understanding the fundamentals of CSS is crucial for designers, as it enables them to create visually appealing and engaging websites. CSS is a constant presence in primary design tools such as Figma or Adobe XD, especially when using Inspect mode. Unlike HTML, CSS allows you to customize colors, gradients, font types, and images, and modify element positioning, among other things.


    By mastering CSS, you can make design decisions that improve the overall user experience of a website. For example, you can create contrast and add readability and hierarchy to your designs. CSS also allows you to create responsive designs that adapt to different screen sizes and devices, making it a crucial skill for designers who want to create websites that look great on desktop and mobile.


    By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of CSS and be able to use it to create visually appealing and engaging websites that meet the needs of your users.

  • Do I need to take the HTML for Designers course prior to taking this one?

    Taking the HTML for Designers course prior to the CSS for Designers course is not required. However, having prior knowledge of HTML concepts and terminology is essential for taking the CSS for Designers course. It is recommended to take the HTML for Designers course first to build a solid foundation, become familiar with the terminology, and prepare yourself for the CSS for Designers course.

  • Why do UX designers need to know CSS?

    UX designers need to know CSS because it enables them to create visually appealing and engaging websites. CSS is a constant presence in primary design tools such as Figma or Adobe XD, especially when using Inspect mode. Unlike HTML, CSS allows designers to customize colors, gradients, font types, and images and modify element positioning, among other things.


    By mastering CSS, designers can make design decisions that improve the overall user experience of a website. For example, they can create contrast and add readability and hierarchy to their designs. CSS also allows designers to create responsive designs that adapt to different screen sizes and devices, making it a crucial skill for designers who want to create websites that look great on desktop and mobile.

  • What are the pricing options for the course?

    For new learners, the first level of each course is available free of charge! This allows you to experience the course without any initial investment.


    However, if you're seeking a deeper and more comprehensive learning journey, we recommend our Pro Membership. With this subscription, you gain full access to all our courses, which includes additional lessons, engaging design challenges, and thorough assessments.


    Additionally, Pro Membership entitles you to receive a certificate upon completion of a course and personalized feedback from experts for all your challenge submissions. To explore the pricing details and find the best plan for your learning needs, please visit our pricing page.

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