The Website Blueprint - Planning for a web design project
What you'll learn
- Create a web design brief
- Content prioritisation in web design
- Create a website sitemap
- Wireframing for web design
Requirements
- Have a basic level of experience with IT and online software
Description
FULLY REVAMPED FOR 2023.
Nearly four years after the creation of this Planning for a Web Design Project course, we are delighted to announce that we are revamping and updating this course ahead of 2023.
The Course will be split into three key areas:
The Website Blueprint
This covers all key aspects of preparation required to design a professional website. This is also a fantastic starting point for marketing professionals, managers and small business owners working with agencies and professional web designers.
Chapters include:
- The Blueprint Checklist
- The Bullet-point Brief
- Sitemap
- Content Prioritisation
- Respect the Grid!
- Wireframing
Live Projects:
We will be providing you with a front-row ticket to our live projects. As an active design studio, we are in a unique position to provide insight into all of the moving parts on our real-life projects.
Design Theory:
From the PixelHaze Principles of Design to the Chaos Ladder, the PixelHaze team will provide insight into our quirky, memorable teaching practices.
The planning module is crucial to ensure your project is on the right footing.
Here we will provide you with the full toolkit for planning your website using tried and tested techniques. This module is suitable for web designers, graphic designers, small business owners and marketing professionals who are required to tender and project manage a website re-design. We will use Squarespace as our chosen platform; however, this approach will be suitable for any platform.
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Additional Resources:
GET A 20% DISCOUNT ON YOUR FIRST ANNUAL/MONTHLY SQUARESPACE PLAN!
Simply follow the steps below:
1. Create a free trial in Squarespace
2. When subscribing to your first plan, use our voucher code to get a 20% discount on your first month/year plan: PixelHaze20
Squarespace Templates:
We have a fantastic range of Squarespace Templates and plugins (custom code) at pixelhaze (dot) store
Software and websites used in this course:
- Canva
- Colourlovers
- Awwwards
- Google Fonts
- Unsplash
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Affiliate notice: We are affiliate partners with Squarespace and may receive remuneration from Squarespace for any purchases via the links on this page.
Who this course is for:
- Marketing managers
- Junior marketing executives
- Freelance graphic designers
- Web design students
- Computer Science students
- Graphic design students
- Freelance web developers
- Small business owners
Instructor
- 4.4 Instructor Rating
- 490 Reviews
- 39,077 Students
- 12 Courses
Meet Elwyn, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience as a rapidly expanding digital media agency business owner.
Having worked with over 3,000 clients, Elwyn's journey is a compelling blend of success, lessons learned, and an unyielding commitment to growth.
From project management to lead design, from digital marketing coaching to business development, Elwyn has donned many hats, each contributing to his rich repertoire of skills and knowledge. His experience spans an impressive range of industry sectors, providing services to startups and multinationals, a testament to his adaptability and broad skillset.
Elwyn's versatility and ability to deliver effective solutions, regardless of the client's size or sector, speaks volumes about his proficiency. He is known for his pragmatic approach to teaching, with a strong focus on tangible skills with immediate real-world applications.
If you're searching for a coach who has navigated the highs and lows of the digital media landscape and emerged with valuable insights, then Elwyn is your tutor. He brings a wealth of experience and a passion for helping others learn quickly and apply their knowledge effectively.
Embracing a playful, 'roll your sleeves up' teaching approach, Elwyn eagerly anticipates guiding you through your learning journey with his down-to-earth style.