Design Foundations
Treehouse
Course Summary
Have you ever wanted to understand and create aesthetic designs for the web? In this Deep Dive we will learn what design is and how to harness its power. Breakdown the components that conjure the perfect aesthetic. Also create and fix a design of your own.
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Course Description
About this Course Have you ever wanted to understand and create aesthetic designs for the web? In this Deep Dive we will learn what design is and how to harness its power. Breakdown the components that conjure the perfect aesthetic. Also create and fix a design of your own.
About the Teacher
Designer, Illustrator, Front End Web Developer, Author & Teacher @treehouse. Follow me on Twitter @mathelme or visit my personal site at MatHelme.com
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Course Syllabus
Introduction to Design
By the end of this course you will better understand what design is and the different types of design in the world today. Also we'll take a look at some great designers of the past and the present. 7 steps- What is Design? 4:55
- What is Design? 5 questions
- Understanding the Different Types of Design 6:01
- Understanding the Different Types of Design 5 questions
- Great Designers: Part 1 5:34
- Great Designers: Part 2 5:24
- Great Designers 4 questions
- Extra Credit Take some time and research some designers of the past and present. Dig deep and see if you can find what motivated them and inspired them to become such great designers.
Understanding Aesthetics
With design comes aesthetics. In this stage you will have a complete understanding of aesthetics and each part that makes a successful design. We will also learn how to critique a design. 16 stepsBecoming a Problem Solver
Mastering the art of problem solving is the first skill a designer must acquire. In this stage you'll learn and understand the process of problem solving through story. We will break down each process in detail. 9 stepsDesign Foundations Final
Do you think you have the foundational knowledge of design? Pass the final quiz to acquire your Design Foundations Achievement Award. 2 steps