Layout & Composition Lessons
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Theory of Design Principles
Explore the tried-and-tested guidelines of design used to ensure exceptional user experience
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Typographic Terms
Decode the components and anatomy of type
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Usage of Design Principles
Understand how to practically implement guiding design principles for exceptional UX
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Image Properties
Learn the most basic ways to manipulate images within your design
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Intro to Design Layouts
Acquaint yourself with the building blocks that make up a design's basic architecture
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Anatomy of UI Components
Understand the anatomy of different UI components to create unique UIs tailored to user needs
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UI Design Elements
Explore the elements that shape intuitive, consistent, and visually captivating UI experiences
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Atomic Design by Brad Frost
Learn how atomic design helps craft scalable, consistent, and efficient user interfaces
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Intro to Design Grids
Discover the different types of grids and how they can be used to craft your design layout
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Icon Terminology
Explore the various types of icons and their uses in UX design
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Intro to Shadows
Learn what shadows are and how they can be used to elevate UX
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Paragraphs in Typography
Learn how to style well-formatted paragraphs that make text content easier to read and scan
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Intro to HTML
Learn the essential structure, syntax, and tags of HTML, enabling you to structure and organize content on the web
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Figma Vocabulary
Familiarize yourself with basic Figma terminology.
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Intro to Design Formats
Explore the diverse landscape of design formats and their applications
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Intro to Pagination in UI
Dive into the elements of pagination that helps split content into separate pages
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Designing for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learn the nuances of designing accessible products for those on the autism disorder spectrum
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Design Format Properties
Explore design format properties that can be used to control visual hierarchy and guide user attention
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Intro to UI Dividers
Explore the different types of visual dividers in UI and where to use them effectively
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Best Practices for Designing Grids
Learn how to add structure, balance, and harmony to your UI with the help of grids
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Design Element Properties
Explore the fundamental properties of design elements that play a crucial role in establishing the tone, mood, and visual appeal of digital products
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Basics of Design Composition
Learn the art of arranging elements within a design for an aesthetically pleasing and engaging user experience
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Designing for Visual Impairments
Understand the most common visual disabilities and how to design products that work for people with these impairments
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Intro to Design Composition
Explore the fundamentals of design composition, delving into the concepts that govern the arrangement and organization of visual elements
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Modifying Objects in Figma
Discover ways to create custom shapes in Figma with vector networks and boolean operations.
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Design Composition Tips & Tricks
Uncover valuable design composition tips and tricks to enhance your creative process and create visually captivating designs
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Visual Perception and Design Composition
Learn how element placement can impact a user’s progression through your product
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Typographic Hierarchy
Learn how to establish a clear visual hierarchy in your designs to enhance readability
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Applying Negative Space in Design
Learn how to effectively apply negative space in design to create clean and impactful compositions
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Selecting Typefaces
Learn how to choose the most appropriate typeface for your intended message and audience
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HTML Layout
Learn how to structure and arrange the content on your web pages effectively with HTML layout elements
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HTML IDs & Classes
Understand the difference between HTML IDs and classes and when to use each one effectively
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Positive & Negative Space in Design
Understand the interplay between positive and negative space to create visually pleasing and well-balanced designs
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Rhythm in Design Composition
Learn how to build rhythm through the strategic repetition and variation of design elements to create dynamic and engaging designs
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HTML Links
Learn how to connect web pages and provide seamless navigation for your users through HTML
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Geometric Perception and Design Composition
Understand the way different shapes are perceived and how they can influence user behavior
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Designing Mobile Layout
Dive into the key principles of mobile layout design
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Composition Grids in Design
Explore the various types of grids and learn how to use them effectively to create balanced, harmonious, and visually pleasing compositions
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Repetition & Contrast in Typography
Discover the power of repetition and contrast in typography, as they play crucial roles in creating visually engaging and effective designs
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Establishing Relationships in Design Composition
Explore techniques to establish clear relationships, enhance visual flow, and create cohesive and organized designs that effectively communicate information and engage users
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Typographic Grid
Understand how to establish a grid system that guides the placement and alignment of text elements within your design
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HTML Media
Learn how to incorporate various media elements into your web pages with HTML
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Working with Design Composition
Gain practical insights into working with design composition

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3D Coordinates System
Understand the concept of the coordinate system in 3D space and learn how to navigate and position objects using X, Y, and Z axes
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Color in Design Composition
Understand the significance of color in design composition, as it influences visual aesthetics, communicates emotions, and enhances user experiences
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HTML Headings & Paragraphs
Master the art of using HTML headings and paragraphs to structure and format your web content
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Repetition in Design Composition
Uncover how to strategically repeat design elements such as colors, shapes, patterns, and typography to establish a sense of unity, balance, and rhythm within your designs
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Contrast in Design Composition
Learn how to effectively utilize contrast in elements such as color, size, shape, texture, and typography to create emphasis, highlight important information, and guide users' attention within your design
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Basics of HTML Attributes
Uncover the basics of HTML attributes, the additional properties that can be applied to HTML elements to enhance their functionality and appearance
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Applying Composition Grids in Design
Learn how to incorporate composition grids into your design process