Tools, Intro Courses, Practices for Web Designers

Tools 

Web Designers use a wide variety of tools, applications and technologies to bring ideas and concepts to life, to create stunning visuals and user interfaces. Some popular tools used in web design include Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, XHTML and Java. 

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Intro Courses 

There are many free and paid web design courses available for beginners. These courses can range from introductory levels covering the basics of web design, to more advanced topics geared towards experienced web designers. Most of these courses cover topics such as layout and typography, color theory, coding and scripting languages, introducing and working with jQuery, creative practices and more.

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Practices 

Web Designers have different approaches to their designs and practices. Generally, there should be a workflow in place when designing and developing a website. This includes deciding on a layout and user interface, designing visuals, writing content, coding and scripting and testing. Before launching a web design project, a Web Designer should also plan out the user experience and research the target audience. Additionally, it’s important to ensure websites are secure and that they are optimized for different browsers and devices. Finally, Web Designers should use and maintain the latest tools, technologies and industry practices.