The Website Blueprint - Planning for a web design project
Master web design essentials! Learn to create a web design brief, sitemap & wireframe with expert guidance from a seasoned designer.
Course Content
The Website Blueprint - Planning for a web design project is a beginner-level Udemy course taught by Elwyn Davies. It runs 3h 8m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.4 out of 5 from 66 reviews, with 10,838 students enrolled. It is a paid course, last updated January 2024.
Planning a web design project? Get ready for 2023 with our fully revamped course! After nearly four years, we've updated this comprehensive program to provide you with the essential skills for a successful website launch. This course is structured into three core areas:
Website Blueprint: Laying the Foundation
This section covers all the crucial preparation needed to design a professional website. It's an excellent resource for marketing professionals, managers, and small business owners collaborating with web design agencies or professional web designers. Learn how to:
- Blueprint Checklist: Ensure you haven't missed any critical steps.
- Bullet-Point Brief: Craft a clear and concise project brief.
- Sitemap: Develop a logical website structure.
- Content Prioritization: Determine the most important content for your site.
- Respect the Grid!: Master design principles for a visually appealing layout.
- Wireframing: Create basic visual guides for your website's layout.
Live Projects: Real-World Insights
Gain a unique perspective with a front-row view of our live web design projects. As an active design studio, we offer invaluable insights into all aspects of project management and execution. See how real websites come to life!
Design Theory: PixelHaze Principles
Discover PixelHaze's distinctive and memorable teaching approach, from the PixelHaze Principles of Design to the Chaos Ladder. This module provides the full toolkit for planning your website using proven techniques. Perfect for web designers, graphic designers, small business owners, and marketing professionals involved in website re-designs. We utilize Squarespace as our platform, but the principles are applicable to any platform.
Key Skills You'll Gain: Website planning, project management, wireframing, sitemap creation, content prioritization, design principles.
Additional Resources:
- Save 20% on your first annual/monthly Squarespace plan!
- Create a free trial in Squarespace.
- Use voucher code PixelHaze20 when subscribing to your first plan.
- Squarespace Templates & Plugins: Explore our curated collection of Squarespace templates and plugins (custom code) at pixelhaze dot store.
Software & Websites Used in this Course:
- Canva
- Colourlovers
- Awwwards
- Google Fonts
- Unsplash
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